Victim Advocate
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description Summary
The Victim Advocate serves as a liaison between victims, the City Prosecutor’s Office, and justice system partners to promote effective communication, ensure compliance with applicable victims’ rights requirements, and provide compassionate, timely, and consistent services to victims throughout the prosecution process. The Victim Advocate is responsible for providing information, support, and advocacy services to victims and witnesses involved in criminal prosecution matters.
This position assists victims in understanding their rights, navigating the criminal justice process, and accessing available resources throughout the life of a case. Duties include victim communication, case status updates, restitution assistance, court advocacy, victim impact statement coordination, referrals to community resources, and collaboration with prosecutors, legal staff, court personnel, law enforcement partners, and community agencies.
Salary
$29.20 - $43.35 Hourly
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY2600783
Division
Legal Services
Department
Legal Services
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Job Description Summary
The Victim Advocate serves as a liaison between victims, the City Prosecutor’s Office, and justice system partners to promote effective communication, ensure compliance with applicable victims’ rights requirements, and provide compassionate, timely, and consistent services to victims throughout the prosecution process. The Victim Advocate is responsible for providing information, support, and advocacy services to victims and witnesses involved in criminal prosecution matters.
This position assists victims in understanding their rights, navigating the criminal justice process, and accessing available resources throughout the life of a case. Duties include victim communication, case status updates, restitution assistance, court advocacy, victim impact statement coordination, referrals to community resources, and collaboration with prosecutors, legal staff, court personnel, law enforcement partners, and community agencies.
At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess Six Core Values
Integrity
- Initiative
- Empathy
- Optimism
- Innovation
- Adaptability
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will include a panel Interview and may include a written assessment.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
- Victim Advocacy & Case Communication
- Victim Rights Compliance & Notification
- Victim Services Partnerships & Resource Support
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