Victim Advocate

Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing free advocacy and legal support for victims of crime throughout Maryland.

MCVRC is dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for the rights of all victims of crime.

MCVRC seeks a highly skilled, innovative visionary professional to provide day-to-day support of non-attorney advocacy and support services to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives.

Primary Duties and Essential Functions

• Conducts client intakes to develop individual needs assessments.
• Provides direct services and non-attorney services to victims of crime including, but not limited to case management, crisis intervention, trial preparation, court accompaniment, advocacy, CICB applications, service referrals and support.
• Provides ongoing case management services including, but not limited to in-person meetings, advocacy with police, State's Attorney, and other community resources to victims of crime.
• Coordinates with victim service agencies statewide through community collaboration
• Coordinates intra-agency services with MCVRC legal and clinical staff.
• Collaborates with MCVRC attorneys to address the legal needs of each client.
• Accurate record keeping and data entry of client cases and files.
• Assists in event planning with all MCVRC events relating to victims’ rights and services.
• Assists in maintaining a case management system by ensuring accurate record keeping and data entry of assigned client’s cases and files.
• Assists with grant reporting by ensuring accuracy of data.
• Represents MCVRC at meetings and events, conducting presentations as needed.
• Provides outreach on behalf of MCVRC.
• Supports agency mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB TYPE, PAY, BENEFITS & CONDITIONS, SCHEDULE

Job Type - Full-Time

Salary - $58,041

Benefits – 401k, Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Schedule – Monday – Friday; Some remote work available after training on a case by case basis

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred (psychology, human services, sociology, criminal justice, or related field). In lieu of degree, 5 years relevant work experience.
• 1-year experience with victim services preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,041.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• victim services: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21201

Salary : $58,041