Overview Bilingual Victim Advocate/Case Manager role as part of the victim advocacy team to provide direct victim advocacy and case management to child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members. Works at Kids FIRST, an Accredited Children's Advocacy Center serving Lane County since 1994. Our team includes therapists, medical providers, forensic interviewers, and other professionals.
Responsibilities Provide immediate crisis intervention to victims in person and via phone; provide emotional support during the investigation and prosecution process
Assess victim\'s needs and refer victims and their families to appropriate community services for assistance
Act as an advocate for victims to ensure their needs are addressed within the community and criminal justice system; conferring with law enforcement officials and prosecutors on the status of cases
Communicate in a compassionate, unbiased, trauma-informed manner, even under pressure
Create and maintain accurate case logs, documenting ongoing case activities
Provide educational information and outreach for community and partner organizations
Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent work experience required
Fluency in both English and Spanish required
A valid Oregon driver\'s license
Knowledge and experience working within the child abuse, victim services, and/or criminal justice space strongly preferred
Perks and Benefits 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
3% employer-matched retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FireMed emergency medical membership
12 paid holidays + generous PTO (starting at 15 days/year)
Summer Fridays and a weekly self-care hour
Monthly events and wellbeing activities organized by our employee-led Resiliency committee
Sabbatical opportunity after 5 years of service
This is an onsite position, based in an office setting, and may require travel and occasional work from other sites.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
To Apply and learn more about Kids FIRST, please visit us at kidsfirstcenter.net
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Individual and Family Services