Victim Advocate Position

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Victim Advocate Coordinator
(303) 441-4048

Victim Advocate Position Description

Reports To:

Victim Advocate Team Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention by phone and/or in person to victims of crime and survivors of tragedy in the City of Boulder.
• Provide support and inform victims of case status.
• Connect victims with appropriate resources and referrals.
• Conduct case management; retrieve and review case reports.
• Send appropriate literature to victims, follow up with officers and detectives, and assess any other follow-up requirements.
• Complete necessary paperwork.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Have an open, non-judgmental attitude with genuine concern and empathy for crime victims and tragedy survivors.
• Able to cooperate with police, staff and other agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a high comfort level with telephone interactions.
• Must have your own transportation and telephone.
• Be willing and able to follow regulations for appropriate Victim Advocate behavior.

Security:

Volunteers are not necessarily refused based on prior involvement with the justice system. However, you may not have a current case.

Training Provided:

A 40-hour training course will include crisis intervention skills, victimology, legal procedures, law enforcement and resource information; and an opportunity to ride-along with a police officer during a shift.

Time Commitment:

Must commit one year to the advocate program. Be available for short-term follow-up with victims. Attend monthly support meetings and continuing education meetings.

Benefits for the Volunteer:

Incredible self-growth from the training and interaction with experienced advocates. Excellent opportunity to help improve quality of life in Boulder while fulfilling civic responsibility.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 September 2012 13:55