Victim Advocate

Overview

Dekalb County Victim Advocate

We desire professionals with victim-centered advocacy experience, who will represent the wishes and interests of victims while working with several disciplines to achieve justice. Advocates are trained professionals who assist and/or advocate for victims of crime (in accordance with (O.C.G.A. 17-17-1) in determining the best options in the aftermath of a crime, whether or not the victim participates in the civil or criminal justice system.

• Principal duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to compliance with the Crime Victim Bill of Rights, explanation of and information about the criminal justice system, administrative duties and coordination of resources within the community on behalf of victims.
• Specifically, the Victim Advocate will provide resources to crime victims, collaborate with community partners, engage the community and any other duties as directed by the Program Director.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a degree in a social services related field and specific experience working with crime victims. The ideal candidate has prior experience working as a Victim Advocate in a prosecutor’s office advocating for, communicating with, and providing services to crime victims. However, consideration will be given to candidates with strong community-based advocacy experience. Additionally, experience, either paid or volunteer, will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written; must be detail-oriented; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must; must be able to work well in a team environment; must demonstrate a strong sense of personal responsibility and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serving the community and working with the public. Additionally, the candidate must have a proficient working knowledge of victim resources and the criminal justice system.

The candidate must be flexible in their working hours. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.

Salary Range: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references by 5p.m. June 12, 2026, to:
Amanda Planchard, Director of Victim Services.

Submit Resume And Cover Letter To

Email: ajplanchard