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Job Description
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our team as Victim Advocates on our Victim Services team. This cross-trained position will provide comprehensive advocacy services to victims of crime in both the Domestic Violence and Violent Crime Units, ensuring victims are informed, supported, and engaged throughout the criminal justice process. The Victim Advocate will serve as a vital link between victims, prosecutors, and community resources, ensuring that victims' rights, safety concerns, and voices are heard and upheld. Advocates will provide trauma-informed, victim-centered services, including crisis intervention, safety planning, information regarding the criminal justice process, court accompaniment, and referrals to community-based services. This position is designed to provide flexible support across both units and will be cross-trained to work with a variety of crime victims and case types. Assignments and work locations may be adjusted based on operational and business needs, staffing levels, and service demands to ensure continuity of victim-centered services. About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office 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 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (1 position) and Maleng Regional Justice Center, (MRJC) 401 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 (1 position). While the position may be based at MRJC, the expectation is that staff in these roles will have the flexibility to support both Kent and Seattle locations depending on business needs.
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 51 - $39.81 (step one) - $50.47 (step ten)•
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: Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her) Human Resource Analyst Kvargas@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. Provide direct advocacy to victims, 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 the impacts of victimization. Engage in Race, 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. 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 equity and social justice; willingness to engage in equity work, training and discussions. Candidates with experience serving diverse survivors are strongly encouraged to apply. Desired qualification but not required : This position may be eligible for the bilingual premium pay of $1 per hour for all hours worked. Desired languages include Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghai, Other), Dari, Russian, and/or Vietnamese. To qualify for the bilingual pay premium applicants must demonstrate sufficient language proficiency. 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 If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
