Violent Crimes Victim Advocate
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- Full Time
- $37.48 - $47.51/hour
- Multiple locations in King County, WA
- Summary
- There are two term-limited positions with grant funding lasting through September 2026.About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
The Violent Crime Victim Advocate will provide comprehensive advocacy services to victims of violent Crimes, ensuring they are informed, supported, and engaged throughout the criminal justice process. The Advocate will serve as a vital link between victims, prosecutors, and community resources, ensuring that survivors’ rights, safety concerns, and voices are heard and upheld. The advocate will take notes on their work with victims and enter data as to allow for coverage, review performance (evaluations include both quantitative and qualitative components), help identify opportunities and challenges and implement efficiencies.
Our mission is to do Justice:- 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.
We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: In-person/telecommuting (hybrid) – King County Courthouse (Seattle) and Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent). Candidate may be eligible to telecommute occasionally but must be able to travel into courthouses as needed to meet with victims for meetings, court proceedings, and other business reasons.Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume and cover letter
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
**Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process:
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Heidi Parkington-Thal (She/Her)
Human Resource ConsultantHeidi.Parkington-Thal@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements:Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
* 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.
- Job Duties
Provide direct advocacy to victims of violent crimes to address emotional, physical, and financial needs, and reduce the impacts of trauma and victimization. Notify and engage with victims upon filing and through case disposition; provide regular case updates and facilitate engagement during critical stages and decision points.
Communicate legal rights, safety options, and available resources to victims; assist with enforcement of victim rights.
Assess eligibility and assist victims in filing Crime Victim Compensation claims.
Deploy crisis intervention, de-escalation, case management, and advocacy techniques.
Assess victim needs and impacts resulting from crime and connect survivors to appropriate community services.
Develop coordinated safety plans in collaboration with victims.
Utilize PAO facility dogs in accordance with policy to provide comfort and support to victims.
Build strong working relationships with Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, Case Development Specialists, Paralegals, Law Enforcement, and other partners in the criminal justice system.
Assist crime victims in filing for civil protection orders, including drafting documents and declarations.
Attend trials and hearings as necessary; prepare victims for testimony and advocate on their behalf in and out of court.
Provide warm handoffs and referrals to community-based organizations to address social service needs.
Conduct outreach to foster partnerships with community organizations and address survivor-identified needs.
Participate in trainings and community events related to domestic violence advocacy and the impacts of victimization.
Engage in equity and social justice practices in daily work and decision-making.
Maintain accurate data entry and service documentation in the PAO’s case management system, PBK, by taking notes and entering data on victim interactions, information needed for other advocates to provide coverage, services provided/referred to, and attempts to contact victims.
Perform additional duties as assigned, as business needs evolve.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Demonstrated expertise in domestic violence, victim advocacy, and the criminal justice system.
Experience responding to victims of crimes strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals in crisis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally with victims, community partners, and in court settings.
Knowledge of local community resources and services available to victims of crime.
Ability to work effectively within and across systems (law enforcement, courts, prosecutors, community agencies).
Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to culturally responsive advocacy.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and independence while functioning as part of a collaborative team.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify procedural and policy improvements.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, sensitive caseloads.
Ability to maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues, management, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement, community providers, and the public.
Commitment to equity and social justice; willingness to engage in equity work, training and discussions.
Bilingual candidates and candidates with experience serving diverse survivors are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Supplemental Information
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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- $37.48 - $47.51/hour
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