Crime Victim Advocate, Social Services, Domestic Violence Services

About the Organization

KWA Home Care is a non‑profit multicultural social service agency.

As a Victim of Crime Advocate (VOC Advocate) in Social Services, you will deliver trauma‑informed care and coordinated victim advocacy to survivors and their families across Tacoma, WA. The role ensures timely crisis intervention, culturally responsive case management, and effective navigation of community and justice‑system resources.

• Provide confidential advocacy and ongoing support to crime victims and families.
• Coordinate with civil/criminal justice partners and legal advocacy resources.
• Assist with Crime Victim Compensation and Victim Impact Statements.
• Develop individualized safety plans.
• Link clients to healing centers and community outreach resources.
• Support volunteer coordination and program operations.
• Maintain accurate client records, including intake, progress, exit documentation, and data entry for monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Translate English‑Spanish advocacy materials as needed.
• Provide back‑up support through cross‑training in other human services functions.

• Bilingual Social Worker capability: speak/read/write English and Spanish preferred.
• High‑school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred). Experience in outreach or advocacy is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance; ability to pass criminal history/reference checks.
• Strong written communication, confidentiality, organizational, and MS Office/Excel skills.

• Competitive salary: $22.00 per hour (full time).
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) after 1 year.

Your day as a Victim of Crime Advocate begins by reviewing scheduled client contacts and time‑sensitive documentation, then shifting between office‑based support and coordinated community outreach. You will balance appointments with urgent needs, collaborate with partners involved in legal advocacy, and prepare clear summaries for reporting. When language access is needed, you’ll translate short documents and support English‑Spanish communication. You’ll also check in with volunteers, align service flow with the program manager, and step into cross‑trained coverage when another Social Services team member is out.

The pace is steady, requiring careful attention to detail and confidentiality.

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