Victim Advocate Coordinator- District Attorney's Office

Position Summary: 

The Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Victim Advocate Coordinator to join our team. This critical role involves providing comprehensive support services to victims of crime and their families. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to helping others. 

Responsibilities:  

• Case Management: Provide individualized support to victims throughout the criminal justice process, including intake, assessment, case planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource referrals. Emphasis on drug/opioid related case and victims.  

• Community Outreach: Build relationships with community partners, conduct educational workshops, participate in community events, and promote awareness of victim services. 

• Training: Mentor and train volunteer advocates and provide professional development opportunities. 

• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect and analyze data on victim services, prepare reports, and write grant proposals. 

• Administrative Tasks: Manage case files, documentation, and attend meetings and conferences. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position 

• Minimum of 0-1 years of experience working with victims of crime or related populations 

• Strong understanding of victim's rights and the criminal justice system 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2-5 years working with victims of crime or related populations 

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field 

• Certification in crisis intervention or victim advocacy 

• Bilingual or multilingual skills 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time  

• Ability to travel to various locations within the metro area as needed  

• Ability to bend and lift to 15lbs 

Working Conditions:  

• Supportive and collaborative work environment 

• The Work environment may be stressful due to the nature of the work  

• May be to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends