Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Advocate

About the role

The Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Advocate provides victim notification, advocacy, case coordination, and support to victims involved in Virginia’s SVP Civil Commitment process and other assigned victim service matters. The Advocate works with victims, OAG attorneys, courts, law enforcement, Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Victim/Witness Programs, and other partners to ensure victims receive timely information, support, and access to services. The position also supports activities funded through the Victim Witness Grant and is responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation of grant-funded services, activities, time, and program data.

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law | Location: Office of the Attorney General | Pay Band: UG | Recruitment Type: General Public

Responsibilities

Victim Advocacy and Case Management

• Provide timely notification to victims regarding SVP hearings, court dates, case developments, and other relevant information.
• Provide trauma-informed and victim-centered advocacy and support.
• Explain the SVP Civil Commitment process, victims’ rights, court procedures, and available services.
• Assist victims with preparing for and participating in court proceedings.
• Connect victims with appropriate community, state, and federal resources.
• Coordinate with OAG attorneys, Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Victim/Witness Programs, law enforcement, courts, and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate victim contact information, case notes, referrals, and service records.
• Respond to Victim Services calls, emails, and other inquiries as assigned.
• Maintain confidential and organized victim case files.

Program Data and Performance

• Maintain accurate and timely information in VSDCS, NAAVI, CIMS, and other required systems.
• Track victim services, referrals, notifications, court activities, and other program activities.
• Assist with reviewing program data for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide information needed for program and grant reporting.
• Assist the Director of Victim Services with identifying service gaps, program needs, accomplishments, and areas for improvement.

Grant Compliance

• Perform advocacy and victim service activities consistent with the approved grant goals and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of grant-funded victim services and activities.
• Track activities including victim contacts, notifications, appellate proceedings, case coordination, referrals, partner meetings, trainings, and outreach.
• Maintain an activity calendar documenting significant grant-related activities, including appellate proceedings, victim-related activities, partner meetings, and trainings.
• Complete required timekeeping records accurately and document time spent on grant-funded activities.
• Assist with collecting information for grant reports, performance measures, monitoring, and other compliance requirements.
• Participate in required grant timekeeping, confidentiality, and compliance training.
• Notify the Director of Victim Services of documentation, reporting, or compliance concerns.
• Assist with grant monitoring, reporting, audits, and corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of victim-centered and trauma-informed services.
• Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, and safety considerations for victims of crime.
• Strong organizational, case management, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential participant information.
• Ability to accurately document grant-funded activities, time, services, and program data across multiple funding sources.
• Ability to maintain appropriate separation and documentation of activities supported by different grants.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with victims and survivors.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government agencies and community partners.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance to professional partners.
• Ability to identify and report documentation, participant safety, or compliance concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public policy, public health, or equivalent.
• Experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, human trafficking, or other violent crimes.
• Knowledge of Virginia victims’ rights laws and victim service systems.
• Experience working with state or federal grant-funded programs, including programs supported by multiple funding sources.
• Experience providing training, outreach, or technical assistance.

Pay

Up to $65,000 (Pay Band UG)