What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate II - District Attorney's Office position at City and County of Denver?

About Our Job

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $26.57 - $41.18 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to :

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year
11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
Free RTD Eco Pass
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Who We Are

The Mission of the is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12 , 000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann.

Location

This position reports on site from 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of the Victim Advocate II. As a Victim Advocate II, you will provide advocacy, peer support and assistance to the victims, witnesses and survivors of violent and non-violent crimes and assist with trial preparation.

Day-to-day job duties include :

Assist with all witnesses at trial, including experts, law enforcement, and medical personnel

Provides support to victims of crime and their families who attend trial.

Assists with trial preparation and after the offender has either been found guilty or not guilty or has pled guilty to an offense and is sentenced to probation, jail, or to the DOC.

Contacts crime victims by phone or mail to provide information, victim impact statements

Reviews criminal justice documents, reports, and information

Coordinates with other professionals (i.e., investigators, prosecutors, and other resource referrals) to assist / support victims and to communicate with victims about their experiences.

Reinforces victims’ rights, provide information and resources throughout the criminal justice process, and address questions involving criminal justice and intersecting system navigation with a trauma informed emphasis on victim / witness safety.

Assesses victim needs, makes referrals and collaborates with community service organizations

Maintains contact with victim / witnesses to keep them updated on case status, and assists victims with such things as translator service, therapy referral, transportation arrangements to and from court, protective orders, emergency funds, and temporary housing / shelter programs

Ensures services to clients are in compliance with Colorado Victims Rights Act

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications :

Education Requirement : Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.

Experience Requirement : Four (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes.

Education and Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Thursday, January 30, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 30, 2025 at 11 : 59PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CS3393 Victim Advocate II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

27.24 - $42.22

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

District Attorney

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Salary : $27 - $41

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