COVA strives to provide victim service providers with a resource to post their current job openings and volunteer opportunities, as well as a place for victim service personnel to find new openings.
If you are a provider and wish to post a job or volunteer opportunity please email the job position description and details to Leah at the following e-mail: leah@coloradocrimevictims.org
Available Opportunities:
Grand Junction Police Department Victim Services Unit
SALARY: $5,305.73-$5,971.33 monthly.
DESCRIPTION: As a Victim Advocate Specialist with the Grand Junction Police Department, you will provide on-scene crisis intervention, support victims of crime through follow up intervention, provide referral to various community agencies, offer emotional support and information about the criminal justice system, act as a liaison between victims and witnesses and law enforcement officers, prosecutors, social services agencies and officials of the court. You will work in tandem with the volunteers in the Victim Services unit to offer trauma informed crisis support.
The Grand Junction Police Department’s Victim Services Unit serves victims of crime through exemplary customer service. We have a positive relationship with our community and we strive to be leaders in our field. We work collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies and non-profit service providers to best meet the needs of those we serve. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a calm demeanor, and a deep passion for victim advocacy.
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Kingdom Builders Family Life Center
SALARY: Starting $55,000
DESCRIPTION: Kingdom Builders Family Life Center serves a richly diverse and historically underserved population, with a mission to strengthen families, empower youth, and foster holistic community transformation. The Director of Programs will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing this mission by overseeing program strategy, staff development, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a deep commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and social justice. They must be skilled in navigating cross-cultural environments with humility and respect, and capable of building authentic relationships across lines of difference. As a key representative of the organization, the Director of Program Services will embody our values in both internal leadership and external partnerships—ensuring that programs are not only effective but also rooted in the lived experiences and aspirations of the communities we serve.
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Lakewood Police Department Victim Assistance Unit
SALARY: $34.42 – $38.42/hour
DESCRIPTION: 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/witness services and their access to the system. Provides referral information, initiates outreach contacts where appropriate, and facilitates financial compensation, as needed.
Reviews crime reports to identify and contact crime victims/witnesses whose circumstances comply with the United States Public Law Act of October 12, 1981, and House Bill 1093. Supervises assigned volunteers or specific programs. Responds to crisis calls including domestic violence, sex assaults, death investigations, robberies, and other such calls. Responds to a variety of calls via mobile unit, usually in the evening hours. Assesses needs and provide municipal court services to victims, coordination with treatment providers, and provide crisis intervention services.
Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner. Requires regular and prompt attendance.
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