Victim Advocate

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in justice administration, counseling, psychology, social sciences or a related field.
• One to three years of experience interviewing and counseling clients involved in the justice system.
• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
• Examples of Duties
• Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Serves as the advocate assigned to a specific felony trial team, working with other members of the team to provide services to victims and witnesses.
• Interviews and assesses needs of victims and witnesses; determines needed Community resources such as counseling and support groups and refers victims/witnesses; educates victims/witnesses about justice system procedures.
• Provides victim counseling and makes appropriate referrals.
• Educates victims about the justice system and court proceedings; escorts victims to court and explains procedures and forms.
• Gathers and verifies information to determine, recommend and submit restitution reports to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Court; testifies in court regarding restitution reports and to advocate for victims..
• Makes presentations to community groups to educate and inform the public about the services to and rights of victims.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community, human and social service agencies to which victims may be referred, and with other agencies in the criminal justice system.
• Reviews completed cases by examining case records and reports; provides feedback and suggestions to other team members regarding case methodologies and procedures as they relate to victim services.
• Consults with and provides suggestions and information to assigned attorneys regarding the status of witnesses and expectations for court testimony.
• Conducts domestic violence assessments for deputy prosecuting attorneys and prepares recommendations.
• Recommends modifications to program objectives, policies, procedures and strategies to improve service quality.
• Maintains detailed case notes and files; works as a team with other advocates to prepare the annual report and other reports and statistics as may be needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Salary Grade
• Local 11.8
• Salary Range
• $30.58 - $41.28- per hour
• Close Date
• 06/19/2026 Recruiter
• Jevon Hall Email:
• Jevon.Hall@clark.wa.gov
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents .
• Employee Benefits and additional compensation
• Retirement In

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Summary Performs specialized counseling and referral functions in support of victims and witnesses. Works as a part of a trial team within the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to provide information, support, and referral to victims about justice system procedures. The Advocate identifies the need for and refers victims to 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.

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