Victim Advocate
Job in
Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington, 98250, USA
Listing for:
San Juan County (WA)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Friday HarborSan Juan County is excited to invite candidates to apply for our Victim Advocate position with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Please be sure to upload a cover letterandresume to your application to consider it complete.
This position is responsible for providing information and support to crime victims consistent with the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Crime Victim Service Center and Victim/Witness Assistance Grant Programs (the “grant”). This position is 100% grant funded.
Services may include one of more of the following: crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy, outreach and awareness The advocate will attend court with the person harmed, assist them in understanding their rights, work to keep them informed and comfortable with financial, medical, legal and other procedures. Services will be culturally appropriate and accessible to all communities without regard to immigration status, race/ethnicity, language, gender, age, sexual orientation, social class, marital status or religious affiliation, residency and HIV status.
The Advocate will coordinate the provision of information, training and news releases to increase awareness of other services available in the community and among service providers regarding persons who have been hurt or harmed whether physical, financial or emotional by the commission of a crime.
Provides support to people who are harmed regardless of when it occurred, whether it was reported to law enforcement or whether any charge or resolution is made through the criminal justice system. Services may include crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy and outreach and awareness to persons who are harmed.As the budget allows, and consistent with grant documents, provide emergency financial assistance to permit the person harmed to obtain emergency food, shelter, clothing and transportation; short term residential care, window door or lock replacement or repair or other repairs to home to ensure comfort an safety, and medical assistance.Keep the person harmed informed of their rights; charging decisions; protection orders; conditions that may be imposed by the courts; and the progress of case such as arraignments, changes of plea, trials, and sentencing. Accompany persons harmed to court. Inform and provide guidance as needed with the preparation of: victim impact statements at sentencing; restitution paperwork; and necessary paperwork for financial benefits with the Office of Crime Victim Compensation.When requested, will be a legal advocate and provide services to liaison and communicate with those harmed, prosecutors and courts; schedule and participate in prosecutor and defense attorney interviews with the person harmed.Coordinates with private and public organizations for services to victims harmed by crime including emergency assistance. Makes referrals as appropriate to local, state and federal agencies for services being mindful that the victim/witness advocate is part of the prosecutor’s office and cannot promise or necessarily maintain communications as confidential.Coordinates training to support, inform and provide outreach to individuals about available services and the statutory and constitutional rights of persons harmed by crime.Provides information to the community and directly to community groups to increase understanding and awareness of services available to victims and the impact of crime on victims and the community. Write and distribute printed and website materials and news releases focusing on victim rights and issues related to the crimes of rape, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide and domestic violence. Develop and provide educational materials to crime victims.Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, prepares and administers the following: victim case files (paper and electronic), maintains current data in Info Net, and assists in the preparation of the county budget for the grant program.Manages the requirements of the grant and prepares all grant required documentation such as quarterly reports, certifications and hours tracking.Reports child abuse and adult…
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