Victim Advocate Job at FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF MISSING PERSONS & VIOLENT CRIME VICTIM..., Everett, WA

  • FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF MISSING PERSONS & VIOLENT CRIME VICTIM...
  • Everett, WA

Job Description

The Victim Advocate Intern is vital to effective and compassionate response to victims of general crime (all crimes except domestic violence and sexual assault) utilizing advocacy services from Victim Support Services. Under the daily supervision of the assigned Victim Services Coordinator and Programs Administrator, this position requires communication and collaboration with VSS advocates, service providers and partners throughout Washington State. This job primarily involves courtroom support, client meetings, criminal justice intervention, help completing crime victim compensation forms and more.

Essential Position Functions:

  • ** Provide direct assistance to crime victims and their loved ones, virtually, via telephone, Zoom, email and limited in-person contacts in conjunction with the Victim Services Coordinator you are assigned to
  • ** Offer emotional support, resources, referrals and assist with typical struggles created by victimization
  • ** Provide information and referral services to victims/loved ones regarding other agencies, counselors, legal services, medical services, support groups and shelters
  • ** Assist with filing for Crime Victims Compensation, writing Victim Impact Statements, and enrolling in Victim Witness Notification Program
  • ** Advocate on behalf of victims and survivors within the criminal justice system
  • ** Provide for on call shifts on the Crisis and Referral Line (Approximately 3 shifts a month)
  • ** Other duties as assigned

This is a virtual/remote opportunity with some in-person work if/as needed.

Job Tags

Internship, Remote work, Shift work

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