Victim Advocate Program Specialist

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October 19, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition : R7327

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
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Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)The Victim Advocate Program Specialist provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management for crime victims. Key duties include on-call response, court advocacy, public education, and assisting with protection orders, compensation claims, and victim impact statements. The role also involves guiding victims through the criminal justice process, making referrals, and developing service and restitution plans, with a primary focus on administering victim services programs.
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* DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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*** Research, develop, and implement RTD processes for victim advocacy under the direction of the Police Department
* Responsible for planning and coordinating the operations of victim advocacy including on-call and follow-up services
* Manages a caseload and provides advocacy assigned clients, which includes: receiving and documenting cases; disseminating information and referrals to community resources for counseling, medical care, legal assistance, emergency funding, and/or other applicable resources; documenting services rendered, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency advocacy, and other related services; and/or, performing other related activities
* Prepares for and responds to emergency on-call situations, which includes: training volunteers for on-call response situations; preparing schedules for on-call staff; performing crisis intervention at emergency situations at crime scenes, hospitals, or at the Police Station; disseminating information and referrals; locating shelters for victims; and/or, performing other related activities
* Provides a variety of miscellaneous services to victims, which may include: escorting victims to court hearings and trials; explaining the criminal justice process; facilitating the completion of reports by victims; assisting officers with victims too traumatized to make a statement; consulting on difficult or unusual cases; serving as a liaison with CPS and shelters; and/or, performing other related activities
* Coordinates unit functions with other department units
* Provides annual written analysis of Victim/Witness assistance needs and available services as mandated by accreditation standards
* Provides ongoing program development including policies, procedures, and materials
* Provides internal and…