Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

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Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

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Hiring Range: $52,168 - $57,385 DOQ
Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!What You’ll DoThe Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, under the supervision of the Victim Witness Services Director, provides advocacy and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence and other crime.

Key responsibilities include:

Victim Advocacy and Support
This category involves advocating for victims of domestic violence and general crime, including accompanying them to court and offering necessary support.
Collaboration and Coordination
Focuses on working alongside law enforcement, court staff, and human service organizations to provide comprehensive support.
Crisis Intervention and Service Planning
Entails conducting crisis intervention, evaluating victims’ needs, and creating tailored service plans.
Community Engagement and Reporting
Covers educating victims about their rights and the justice process, maintaining program data, and participating in community outreach and training initiatives.Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?A Career with Purpose
Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
Comprehensive Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Work EnvironmentMay involve high-stress situations with distressed clients. The job description is subject to change. Come be part of a knowledgeable and amazing work team committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community. In addition to offering a great team and excellent salary, the City of Fredericksburg is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation/sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.
BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the .

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While the position is open until filled, completed City applications with resumes and a cover letter should be submitted to Human Resources before the close of business on August 12, 2026.

Questions?
The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.