Victim Advocate HJC - VAP

Openings Available: 1

Location: Harbor Justice Center - Newport Beach, CA.

Schedule: F/T - Monday – Friday, 8am - 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to victims of crime and witnesses as required to mitigate the impact of the victimization.
• Conduct case investigation and/or court appearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and victimology.
• Two years of related experience in a position involving the provision of victim services, peer counseling, equivalent social skills, and program administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and to be sensitive to the needs of special populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.