Victim Advocate - Regional Mental Health Court​/Regional Veteran's Court; Internal

Internal Applicants Only

This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

Supervisor:
Wendy Ross

Salary:
Range $38.88 (step one) to $49.28 (step ten) hourly

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday. Core business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; alternative schedule subject to supervisor’s approval.

Work Location:

In‑person/telecommuting – King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

• Provides immediate crisis intervention to victims with highest priority given to the safety of victims.
• Provides support, assistance and information to victims throughout criminal proceedings, explaining the legal process and keeping the victim informed of court hearings and outcomes.
• Assesses victim's short and long term needs and refers to appropriate community resources.
• Initiates contact with victim upon receipt of police report/charge/case referral and maintains contact throughout prosecution to identify and address safety concerns and gather victim input for the prosecutor and courts.
• Prepares victims for interviews and court proceedings; attends hearings as necessary to support and advocate on victim's behalf.
• Consults and coordinates daily with prosecutors regarding case issues and proceedings, representing victim concerns, needs, and input.
• Functions as a liaison between victims and criminal justice entities and community resources, providing advocacy through system advocacy.
• Plans and schedules work for volunteers, prioritizes workload and supervises as needed.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with community resource agencies and provides training when appropriate.
• Assists with civil orders of restraint when necessary.
• Gathers and compiles statistical data.
• Engages in Race, Equity and Social Justice practices in daily work and decision‑making.

• Demonstrated expertise in domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health, criminal justice and court-based advocacy.
• Extensive knowledge of King County criminal justice systems, domestic violence and mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in crisis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professionalism in courtroom and with individuals and groups.
• Considerable knowledge of local community resources.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to exercise independent initiative and judgment while functioning as a team player.
• Ability to problem‑solve and identify needed procedural and policy changes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage voluminous and sensitive caseloads.
• Ability to motivate, supervise and coordinate volunteer workloads.
• Commitment to equity and social justice; willingness to engage in equity work, training and discussions.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family, medical and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• On‑site activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and participation in the pension plan, may vary and are subject to position details.