Victim Advocate

The City of Delaware is now accepting applications for a part-time Victim Advocate!

Under the direction of the City Prosecutor, the Victim Advocate provides support and services to crime victims of the City of Delaware and other jurisdictions within Delaware County. The Victim Advocate works in conjunction with advocates from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office to provide guidance throughout the court process.

• Assist victims in navigating the court system.
• Communicate with victims via various methods (i.e. mail, telephone, email, in-person, etc.).
• Provide assistance and referrals to applicable outside services.
• Provide information regarding victim's rights and victim compensation.
• Accompany victims to court hearings and advocate on their behalf.
• Assist with victim impact statements and restitution.
• Notify victims of court proceedings and status of cases.
• Assist with post-conviction needs, including providing guidance to assist with restitution collection efforts, community control violations, and record sealing requests.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Develop and maintain statistics tracking database for grant requirements.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners to facilitate a coordinated community response to violent offenses.

The Final date to receive applications is March 3, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.