Victim Advocacy Coordinator - Bilingual/Biliterate English
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Social Work
Bilingual, Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Government
Bilingual, Human Services/ Social Work
The City of Yakima Legal Department is looking for a bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish service-oriented individual to join a team of dedicated individuals who take pride in public service.
The Victim Advocacy Coordinator plays an integral role in providing support, outreach and assistance to victims of domestic violence and other related crimes.
This position is grant funded and currently approved through September 30, 2027. There is no guarantee of work after that time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor degree in counseling, social work, or a related field plus one (1) year of experience providing services to victims and/or witnesses via social work; criminal, civil or municipal law; or related field.
OR
Associate degree in paralegal studies or closely related field, and three (3) years' experience providing services to victims and/or witnesses via social work; criminal, civil or municipal law; or related field. Two (2) years' additional experience may substitute for Associate degree.
Prior experience and/or training in domestic violence or victim advocacy is strongly preferred.
Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish proficiency is preferred.
Must be able to type at least 35
WPM.
Will need to obtain and maintain necessary domestic violence training as required. Must have the ability to become bonded as a notary public of the State of Washington. Must pass Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and become CJIS ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) approved by the Washington State Patrol before hire date.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSTo reflect our commitment to attract and retain the highest quality employees, the City of Yakima offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Salary schedule $27.91 – 33.90 Hourly
- 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
- Employee contribution to Teamsters Pension Plan
Leave accruals:
- Vacation – Starting at 8 hours/month
- Sick – 8 hours/month
- Personal holiday – 3 days
- Observed holiday – 11 holidays
- Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
- Longevity pay
- $100,000 Life Insurance
- Much more!
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