Special Victim Advocate

Position Description

This is a specialized Victim Advocate position that will be responsible for independent work acting as liaison between the Assistant State Attorney and victims of crime by providing crisis intervention, supportive counseling and resource / referral services to victims of sex crimes and domestic violence.

Necessary Skills

• Possess a nonjudgmental attitude
• Possess the ability to establish empathetic relationships with crime victims
• Have the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Have the ability to access community resources and advocate effectively for victims

Duties

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years' experiences with work in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

OR

Bachelor's Degree or MSW and one (1) year experience within the State Attorney's Office and / or work in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred fluency in Spanish and / or Creole

The State Attorney, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

J-18808-Ljbffr