Victim Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is committed to serving crime victims, ensuring public safety, and promoting justice in our community. We seek a motivated individual to join our team and contribute to our mission. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic legal environment.

We are accepting applications for a full-time Victim Advocate position. The starting salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The position comes with a full benefits package, including free health insurance, two retirement programs, vacation / sick / holiday leave, free life insurance, and much more.

The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney's office is located in the Callaway County Justice Center at 5 East 2nd Street in Fulton, MO. The normal business hours are Monday - Friday from 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm with weekends and holidays off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Responsibilities

This full-time position provides direct services to crime victims in the Callaway County Prosecuting Attorneys Office. The role involves outreach to individuals, liaising with local criminal justice entities, and collaborating with community resource providers to ensure victims receive the support they need. This is a grant-funded position.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide direct services to crime victims, including support and resources, in accordance with statutory requirements RSMo 529.209
• Assist victims in navigating the criminal justice process and advocate for their rights.
• Maintain accurate records of services and communications using case management systems.
• Assist victims with applications for the Missouri Safe at Home Program and provide ongoing support.
• Collaborate with the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services and other local entities to promote victim services.
• Commit to upholding the Professional Code of Ethics for Victim Service Providers and ensuring the rights of victims are honored and protected.
• Prepare regular documentation for grant compliance.

Requirements

What We're Looking For :

Skills & Qualities We Value :

Why Work with Us?

IF YOU CLICK TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE EMAILED AN APPLICATION. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Callaway County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.