Victim Advocate-District Attorney's Office

The is seeking applications for Victim Advocates to join our team of dedicated professionals.  
* Provide orientation to the criminal justice system, investigation process, and post-conviction systems.
* Prepare and accompany victims to court hearings, law enforcement interviews, and other related meetings. Explain complex processes in a trauma-informed manner that allows victims to make informed decisions, including applicable rights and options for exercising their rights.
* Assist victims with logistical issues to appear in court, such as transportation, interpreter services and childcare.
* Assist with applications for Crime Victims’ Compensation and the Address Confidentiality Program. Provide referrals to other resources. Assist with restitution.
* Assist victims/survivors in reporting new and historical crimes to law enforcement, documenting injuries.
* Provide crisis intervention and conduct safety-planning as needed. This could include but is not limited to: working with victims/survivors to create personal safety plans, assisting victims/survivors with information about protective orders, communicating needs and perspectives to prosecutors, pretrial release and probation departments to support victims exercising their rights, increasing safety and keeping them informed.
* Assisting in the design and delivery of training, community outreach, and education for internal and external partners, members of the public and victims of crime. Participate in volunteer training and on-going volunteer meetings.
* Provide feedback and attend victim services meetings/work groups; contribute to system improvements to better serve victims/survivors.
* Complete required training including but not limited to State Victim Assistance Academy, Crime Victims’ Compensation Program, Address Confidentiality Program and Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy trainings.
* Update computerized case tracking system. Maintain records, accurate case notes, data entry and communicate relevant case information.
* Submit memorandum of activities and statistics for grant reports or court hearings as requested.
* **** Associate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field.***** ****(1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 3-6 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
***** Ability to work with people in crisis and understand the impacts of trauma, abuse and vicarious trauma.
* Experience working with high level confidential information.
* Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work together as a team, collaborating and covering for coworkers.
* Flexible and able to work well under pressure with time sensitivity.
* Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
* Advanced understanding of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to opportunity, and the ability to apply this to program and system practices.
* Bilingual skill in Spanish is preferred.
* Knowledge of resources and agencies that support victims/survivors.
* Experience providing direct services to victims of crime and/or knowledge of victim advocacy, criminal justice procedures, or victim rights under Oregon law.
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
**** Transferable skills:
**** Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
* Initial review of application materials for minimum qualifications
* Oral exam
* Consideration of top candidates
* Background and reference checks
**** Pay Equity:
**** Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine…