Bilingual Spanish Domestic Violence & Violent Crime Victim Advocate

Summary The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate on our Victim Services team. The Bilingual Spanish Domestic Violence & Violent Crime Victim Advocate will provide comprehensive advocacy services to victims of crime, ensuring they are informed, supported, and engaged throughout the criminal justice process. The advocates in these roles will be cross trained in both domestic violence and violent crime victim advocacy. Having cross-trained advocates will ensure that our office has the flexibility to deploy support and resources to victims to meet caseloads as they evolve. 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 required to allow for coverage, review performance (evaluations include both quantitative and qualitative components), help identify opportunities and challenges and implement efficiencies. We value diversity in our team and embrace the cultural and demographic qualities of the King County community. We work to attract and retain a team that represents the range of backgrounds and perspectives that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. We value the ideas and brilliance that come from lived experience. Candidates with such experience are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Work Location King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle. Work Schedule This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package. Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Salary: Range 50 - $38.88 (step one) - $49.28 (step ten)* Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117. 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 Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her) Human Resource Analyst View email address on click.appcast.io 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 Domestic Violence or Violent Crime, which will include reassignment based on caseload and community need. Provide flexible, cross-unit advocacy to ensure timely, victim-centered support, with assignment adjusted based on service needs. Provide direct advocacy to victims of crime 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. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Demonstrated expertise in 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 race, equity and social justice; willingness to engage in equity work, training and discussions. Candidates with experience serving diverse survivors are strongly encouraged to apply. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English and Spanish without a Spanish interpreter. Required Qualifications This position is eligible for bilingual premium pay of $2 per hour for all hours worked. Languages eligible for premium pay include Spanish. To qualify for the bilingual pay premium applicants must demonstrate sufficient language proficiency. 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. Benefits Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County, WA