Victim Assistance Advocate

General Duties: Performs a variety of duties related to the office’s Victim Assistance Program. Will contact victims of crime to offer support, information, counseling and resources. Supervision Exercised: Has supervisory responsibility as needed over volunteers including On Call Supervisor duties. Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Supervisor, Victims Assistance. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: - Help victims regain their physical and emotional well-being by means of intervention and advocacy. - Assess the needs of victims and makes the appropriate referrals and necessary follow-up. - Keep victims informed about the status of their case. - Assist victims with the return of their property. - Inform victims of the release of the defendant from custody pending prosecution. - Make program recommendations. - Ensure compliance with the rights afforded to victims under the Colorado constitutional amendment on victims’ rights.