Current Victim Services Job Openings

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To list a position on this website, review how the listings are posted below, and send information that is comparable to: Colleen@ColoradoCrimeVictims.org.

Shelter Director, Posted 07/26/2010
Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center, Castle Rock, CO
GENERAL INFORMATION: The Shelter Director oversees overall operations of the WCFOC’s 28-bed Emergency Shelter including budget and staff supervision; program development, implementation and evaluation; achievement of best practices for domestic violence victims; development and implementation of policies and procedures for staff, volunteers, and clients; and, facility maintenance. For more information, click the job title above.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to:
The Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center
PO Box 367
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Application Deadline: Not Given

Bilingual Child and Family Therapist, Posted 07/26/2010
Denver Children's Advocacy Center, Denver, CO
GENERAL INFORMATION: Provide assessment and therapeutic services to child victims of trauma and to non-offending family members. Provide a continuum of therapeutic services to children ages 1 to 17 who have been victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, witness of homicide and/or other types of trauma. For more information, click the job title above.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:
info@denvercac.org
Human Resources
Denver Children's Advocacy Center
2149 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80211
Application Deadline: Not Given

Executive Director, Posted 07/16/2010
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, Corvallis, OR
GENERAL INFORMATION: With oversight from the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has general responsibility for the management and direction of the affairs and business of the agency, and is its responsible administrator within the structure of the policies established by the Board. The Executive Director has authority to make contracts and expenditures for the agency within the approved program budget. The Executive Director acts as staff to the Board of Directors, assisting the Board in recruitment, orientation, and management. The Executive Director assists the Board of Directors in researching policy issues and is responsible for the implementation of Board policies. The Executive Director acts as liaison between the Board and staff and implements policies regarding communication between them. The Executive Director is directly responsible to the Board of Directors. For more information, click on the job title above.
To apply, please refer to the instructions on the Job Announcement, and submit to:
CARDV
Attention: Ann Kohler
PO Box 914
Corvallis, OR 97339
Email: ann.kohler@cardvservices.org
Application Deadline: August 18, 2010

Victim Advocate, Posted 07/16/2010
Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood, CO
GENERAL INFORMATION: Job includes serving as victim advocate, providing support to victims and witnesses of crimes.  Provides victims with information regarding their case.  Responds to crisis situations to provide intervention, comfort to victims and makes referrals to support agencies. Acting on behalf of the Lakewood Police Department Victim Assistance Unit, provides victims and witnesses of criminal offenses and/or crisis situations the support and aid necessary to mentally and physically adjust to their victimization. Provides victims with case status, custody status of perpetrators, status of victim compensation benefits. Receives general supervision from Victim Witness Assistance Supervisor who is available to resolve unusual work problems. Responds to crisis situations reported to the Police Department to provide intervention, comfort and referral to supportive agencies as needed. Assist with property return to victims after being released by appropriate personnel. Assists with the education of sworn and non‑sworn personnel of the Police Department about crime victim/witnesses services and their access to the system.
To apply, visit www.lakewood.org and search for the above position.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Victim Advocate, Posted 07/09/2010
City of Lakewood, Colorado
GENERAL INFORMATION: Serves as victim advocate, providing support to victims and witnesses of crimes. Provides victims with information regarding their case. Responds to crisis situations to provide intervention, comfort to victims and makes referrals to support agencies. Acting on behalf of the Lakewood Police Department Victim Assistance Unit, provides victims and witnesses of criminal offenses and/or crisis situations the support and aid necessary to mentally and physically adjust to their victimization. Provides victims with case status, custody status of perpetrators, status of victim compensation benefits. Receives general supervision from Victim Witness Assistance Supervisor who is available to resolve unusual work problems. Responds to crisis situations reported to the Police Department to provide intervention, comfort and referral to supportive agencies as needed. Assist with property return to victims after being released by appropriate personnel. Assists with the education of sworn and non-sworn personnel of the Police Department about crime victim/witnesses services and their access to the system. Provides referral information, initiates outreach contacts where appropriate, and facilitates financial compensation, as needed. Prepares reports and case files for review by this agency and other agencies, e.g. District Attorney, Social Services, Courts, etc. Utilizes outreach programs to educate identified crime victims/witnesses, as well as the general public about the criminal justice system. For full details, click on the job title above.
To apply, go to http://www.lakewood.org
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled