Top 110 Victim advocate Jobs in Texas

Victim Advocacy - Victim Advocate Liaison
City of Abilene —Abilene, TX
- $57,191.48 - $68,630.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Employee assistance program
Domestic Violence Advocate
Friendship of Women —Brownsville, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Entry level
Children & Youth Advocate
Friendship of Women —Brownsville, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Children
CRIME VICTIM LIAISON
CITY OF KILLEEN —Killeen, TX
- From $23.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Social Work
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
12d
Forensic Interviewer
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS —Lewisville, TX
- From $51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Client Advocate Full Time (Monday - Friday 7am - 330pm)
The Archway Careers —Arlington, TX
- Full-time
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
Personal Injury Associate Attorney
Carlson Law Firm —Midland, TX
- $78,439.20 - $94,464.41 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
RTRLAW —Garland, TX
- $160,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Briefing Attorney
Jim Adler & Associates —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CPS Liaison & ADVANCE Educator
Safer Path Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (Formerly Atascosa Family Crisis Center) —Pleasanton, TX
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
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8d
Family Law Attorney
Everforth, Cybercoders —Houston, TX
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Business development
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Litigation Attorney - Construction, Surety, Commercial Lit
Everforth, Cybercoders —Dallas, TX
- $120,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Litigation Attorney
Everforth, Cybercoders —Port Aransas, TX
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
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Plaintiff Litigation Attorney | National Employment Practice
Everforth, Cybercoders —Houston, TX
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
2d
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Rathgeber Village
The SAFE Alliance —Austin, TX
- $49,000 - $52,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Mileage reimbursement
- COVID-19 protective measures
9d
Shelter Victim Advocate-Overnight
Hope Alliance —Round Rock, TX
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Advocate (CSEY)
Unbound Now —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Director of Victim Strategy
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
7d
Outreach Client Advocate (Case Manger)
Genesis Women's Shelter & Support —Dallas, TX
- $50,000 a year
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Quick Apply

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Victim Advocacy - Victim Advocate Liaison

City of Abilene
Abilene, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,191.48 - $68,630.00 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, provide crisis intervention and support services to crime victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims as prescribed by state law and provide support and guidance to members of the Department. Respond to after-hour emergency cases, assist with grant paperwork, and educate the community about victim rights and services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Ensure that crime victims, guardians of a victim, or close relatives of a deceased victim are afforded the rights granted to them by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Provide crisis intervention, ongoing support services, and hospital and court accompaniment to victims in a compassionate and ethical manner, including responding after-hours for emergency cases.

Notify victims of case status, criminal proceedings, court hearings, trials, and case dispositions; educate victims regarding the legal process and their rights, assist with crime victim compensation applications and protective orders, conduct needs assessments, and make appropriate community resource referrals.

Engage in ongoing training as it relates to victim advocacy, interviewing, community resources, criminal justice, and vicarious trauma. Apply current research relevant to job duties.

Participate in and facilitate interagency meetings and develop a strong liaison with law enforcement and social service agencies.

Maintain accurate and confidential records, collect statistical data, compile reports, and educate the Department, social service agencies, and the community about victim rights and available services.

Provide technical guidance and training to volunteers and ensure quality service provision and accurate record-keeping for the program

Support police department employees by providing general advocacy, as requested, and make referrals to needed resources while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Operate a City vehicle to travel to various events, meetings and victim contacts.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Victim advocacy, crisis intervention, and resources available for crime victims.

State and local laws related to crime victims, legal terminology, court practices, and the criminal justice system.

Principles and techniques of building rapport and effective interviewing.

Difference between a private EAP concern and one that warrants Police Administration’s review.

Skill to:
Accurately document and organize records.

Communicate professionally both orally and in writing.

Manage high stress situations and think critically to problem solve and resolve issues.

Present information clearly and concisely in public settings.

Provide psychological and emotional support to reduce stress.

Balance law enforcement investigative needs with the needs of victims or witnesses.

Ability to:
Demonstrate flexibility and adapt to change with a positive attitude and manage significant emotional stress.

Respectfully interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Interview victims and obtain relevant information. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive situations and information appropriately.

Utilize office equipment, computer, and software applications.

Work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and manage time.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines:
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience:
Three (3) years of social service experience and work with victims is preferred.

Education/Training:
An Associate’s degree or equivalent college hours is required.

A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal or a related degree is preferred.

License or Certificate:
A valid current Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Physical, mental, and emotional health are vital for success in a work environment with daily exposure to trauma, intense grief, and crime.

Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

This position also requires on-call work.

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (< 10% of the time)

Code / Task
_M_ Standing
_M_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_I_ Carrying
_I_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_M_ Fine Dexterity
_I_ Kneeling
_I_ Crouching
_A_ Crawling
_M_ Bending
_M_ Twisting
_I_ Climbing
_E_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
___ Other: _____________________

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victim advocate jobs in texas

Victim Advocacy - Victim Advocate Liaison

Domestic Violence Advocate

Children & Youth Advocate

CRIME VICTIM LIAISON

Forensic Interviewer

Client Advocate Full Time (Monday - Friday 7am - 330pm)

Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Briefing Attorney

CPS Liaison & ADVANCE Educator

Family Law Attorney

Litigation Attorney - Construction, Surety, Commercial Lit

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Plaintiff Litigation Attorney | National Employment Practice

Victim Assistance Coordinator

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Rathgeber Village

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Advocate (CSEY)

Director of Victim Strategy

Outreach Client Advocate (Case Manger)

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