Crime Victim Advocate, Social Services, Domestic Violence Services

About the role

KWA Home Care is a non-profit multicultural social service agency. As a Victim of Crime Advocate (VOC Advocate) in Social Services, you will deliver trauma-informed care and coordinated victim advocacy to survivors and their families across Tacoma, WA.

This role exists to ensure timely crisis intervention, culturally responsive case management, and effective navigation of community and justice-system resources.

Responsibilities

• Providing confidential advocacy and ongoing support
• Coordinating with civil/criminal justice partners and legal advocacy resources
• Assisting with Crime Victims Compensation and Victim Impact Statements
• Developing individualized safety planning
• Linking clients to healing center and community outreach resources
• Supporting volunteer coordination and program operations
• Maintaining accurate client records management, intake/progress/exit documentation, and data entry for monthly/quarterly reporting
• Translating English-Spanish advocacy materials as needed
• Serving as back-up through cross-training in other human services functions

Requirements

• Bilingual Social Worker capability preferred
• HS diploma/equivalent (some college preferred)
• Outreach/advocacy experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance
• Pass criminal history/reference checks
• Strong written communication, confidentiality, organization, and MS Office/Excel skills

Skills

Bilingual capability, strong written communication, confidentiality, organization, and MS Office/Excel skills are required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) after 1 year

Pay

Competitive Salary: $21.63 - $23.00/hour (Full Time)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm