Volunteer Victim Advocate
3 days ago
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Summary
Town Of Frederick, Colorado is seeking a Volunteer Victim Advocate to provide victim advocacy and on-call support in Frederick, CO. The role involves working closely with victims, their families, and law enforcement to provide assistance and resources.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Victim Advocate, you will be responsible for providing immediate crisis intervention, individual and family support, and information about the criminal justice system and victim rights. You will work on-call, responding to emergencies and aiding police officers as needed, while also completing required paperwork and attending monthly training meetings.
About You
Required:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and CVSA (Computerized Voice Stress Analysis).
- Must be willing to commit to at least 12 months.
- Must live within Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, or Mead (or within 30 minutes of town limits).
- Must have a working phone and be easily contacted while on call.
- Must have consistent personal transportation.
Preferred:
- Ability to work with empathy, caring, and tact.
- Ability to understand and relate to diverse populations.
- Ability to work a flexible, on-call schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong relationship building, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain experience in victim advocacy and support.
- Training provided by the Carbon Valley, Mead Victim Services Program.
- Ability to make a positive impact in the community.
Town Of Frederick, Colorado
Welcome to Frederick! We are a vibrant and growing community along the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains that strives to preserve our small town feel and community togetherness as we grow. The town of Frederick is built on the fundamental principles of Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication. These principles are echoed throughout both our residents and our 136 employees. Voted the #1 Safest City in Colorado (Safewise 2021) Frederick is one of the nation’s top places to live, work, and thrive on what matters.
Frederick, CO