Job Summary
The position serves as the Victim Advocate for child victims of abuse crimes and works as a part of the CJC multidisciplinary response team on-site at the Children’s Justice Center (CJC). CJC’s Victim Advocate provides information and support about justice system procedures and processes and provides linkages to needed services and community resources. Duties involve initiating contact with victims and witnesses, providing assistance and in-court support to victims, explaining court processes, participating in interviews and case discussions. This position reports directly to the CJC Executive Director.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Laws and regulations related to victim/witness’ rights and the criminal justice system; procedures of Superior, District and Juvenile Courts; Children’s Advocacy Centers and the multidisciplinary team model; child welfare response and interventions; available community counseling resources and programs; principles and practices of victim advocacy services; crisis intervention techniques; experience working with diverse populations; accessing resources including crisis intervention services; and how to manage confidential case notes and files.
Ability to: Work well as a member of a collaborative professional response team to provide a comprehensive and coordinated response with law enforcement, prosecutors, medical and mental health providers and child protective service social workers; advocate for victims; provide information to victims and their non-offending family members in an understandable manner; provide culturally sensitivity advocacy services and make accommodations for special needs; effectively build rapport and interact with children and their non-offending family members; schedule and manage time well; provide services in a timely manner; understand and follow established laws, regulations, policies and procedures that direct the work and role of an advocate; maintain an independent advocate role while collaborating with other disciplines who share the same client; efficient use of a computer; drive and have a car available to utilize when necessary to meet with clients off site; and maintain confidential records.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.709 $24.90 - $31.84- per hour
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.