Bilingual Victim Advocate - Protection Order Advocacy Program

• We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
• We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
• We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117.  This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.

This position provides advocacy for petitioners who seek civil protection orders with an emphasis on Domestic Violence Protection Orders to include: Intake and interviews with petitioners; support and assistance in completing protection order forms through the online protection order system; providing general information and assistance to the public on matters related to civil protection orders; accompaniment to court virtually and in-person as requested or appropriate; referral to social service providers and civil legal aid through project safety; professional use of judgment when balancing business priorities required. The Protection Order Advocacy Program receives requests for assistance via email, phone, and in person. The ability to triage and identify the level of need is critical. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to data collection and maintenance, assisting petitioners through our Protection Order portal and providing support for the Race, Equity, and Social Justice policy and principles, working with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Must be fluent in Spanish and support Spanish speaking victims (required) 
• Considerable knowledge of the civil or criminal justice system and experience in the field of domestic violence services required
• In depth knowledge and experience of the Civil Protection Order process, implications on victims and application of law
• Knowledge of basic victim advocacy principles and ethics 
• Knowledge of trauma informed care and victim centered principles
• Knowledge of communications principles, methods, and materials  
• Considerable knowledge of local victim services related community resources 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strict attention to detail, are required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons in crisis
• Demonstrated ability to work within and across systems and demonstrated ability to multi-task and problem-solve with quick deadlines are a priority
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance is required
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling, and/or action/discipline
• Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing court processes, team needs, and use of technology
• Candidates with experience serving LGBTQ+ survivors are strongly encouraged to apply
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
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