Victim Witness Specialist - Svu

arapahoeco.gov

Centennial, CO, US
$26.58 - $39.88 hourly ph
On-site
Trauma-informed support
Child victim advocacy
Human trafficking victim support
Victim Witness Specialists perform semi-complex telephone and personal contact work with crime victims and witnesses in court matters to minimize the negative effect of the criminal justice system

Job Summary

  • Victim Witness Specialists perform semi-complex telephone and personal contact work with crime victims and witnesses in court matters to minimize the negative effect of the criminal justice system.
  • This position requires demonstrated experience working with child victims and individuals impacted by human trafficking, including providing trauma‑informed support, advocacy, or case management in these contexts.
  • The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure, sharing residents’ goals of preserving quality of life.

Matching Summary

Victim Witness Specialists perform semi-complex telephone and personal contact work with crime victims and witnesses in court matters to minimize the negative effect of the criminal justice system.

Salary

$26.58 - $39.88 hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed support
  • Child victim advocacy
  • Human trafficking victim support
  • Victims' Rights Act compliance
  • Crisis de-escalation
  • Criminal justice system education

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to victim needs
  • Community agency knowledge
  • Persistence and persuasiveness
  • Working under pressure

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in victim assistance, human services, criminal justice or closely related field
  • Four (4) years’ experience in crime victim services
  • Valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain
  • Security clearance required (fingerprinting and CBI background check)

Work Rights

Not specified

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