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Join to apply for the Domestic Violence Advocate role at Harris County District Attorney's Office 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Domestic Violence Advocate role at Harris County District Attorney's Office Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. General Summary Domestic Violence Advocates provides assessment, support, and advocacy services to complainants who are victims and survivors of family violence. Duties include assessing strengths, needs, risks, and resources available; formulating safety plans; and increasing awareness about domestic violence and family issues. Advocates are responsible for assisting complainants with initiating protective order applications; linking them with police agencies to file criminal charges; linking them with community resources; making Childrens and Adult Protective Services reports; reporting to court prosecutors; and providing court accompaniment and advocacy services as needed. Occasionally advocates testify as expert witnesses regarding domestic violence issues, including common traits of survivors and offenders, the impact of mental illness and substance abuse on domestic violence, and risk assessment. Domestic Violence Advocates provide an advanced level of knowledge in crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and the ability to work with DVB clients (victim/survivors) with higher needs: suicidal, mental health, complex and complicated cases, specialized and high risk cases. General Summary Domestic Violence Advocates provides assessment, support, and advocacy services to complainants who are victims and survivors of family violence. Duties include assessing strengths, needs, risks, and resources available; formulating safety plans; and increasing awareness about domestic violence and family issues. Advocates are responsible for assisting complainants with initiating protective order applications; linking them with police agencies to file criminal charges; linking them with community resources; making Childrens and Adult Protective Services reports; reporting to court prosecutors; and providing court accompaniment and advocacy services as needed. Occasionally advocates testify as expert witnesses regarding domestic violence issues, including common traits of survivors and offenders, the impact of mental illness and substance abuse on domestic violence, and risk assessment. Domestic Violence Advocates provide an advanced level of knowledge in crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and the ability to work with DVB clients (victim/survivors) with higher needs: suicidal, mental health, complex and complicated cases, specialized and high risk cases. Duties & Responsibilities Assess clients for risk, protective factors, and emotional well-being and assist in formulating and coordinating a safety / stabilization / well-being plan including protective orders, bond conditions, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling. Follow-up with client to assess plan implementation and provide additional support and/or referrals as needed through the process of the criminal case or protective order process. Complete case documentation through accurate records and statistics. Provide expert testimony in domestic violence cases. Provide support to family of Intimate Partner Violence Homicide cases throughout the pendency of the case and assist prosecutor with interviews and court accompaniment. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to work independently with minimal direction Ability to analyze complex evidence and situations Ability to communicate effectively with other stakeholders Ability to communicate empathetically with survivors and next of kin Required Education/ Experience Education: Bachelors required in social service field. Masters preferred. Languages: Bilingual preferred. Other: 2+ years DV experience or experience in social services, preferred. Hours This is a full time, in-person position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department. Salary Salary Range: $50-80k per year (depending on experience and qualifications) Benefits Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Wellness programs Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 10 vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure) 11 County holidays plus 1 floating holiday Professional development opportunities Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Additional benefits may be available to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees: Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program Application Notice Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter. We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Law Enforcement Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harris County District Attorney's Office by 2x Get notified about new Domestic Violence Advocate jobs in Houston, TX . Houston, TX $50,000.00-$80,000.00 6 days ago Houston, TX $66,630.00-$75,357.00 1 week ago Pearland, TX $66,630.00-$75,357.00 30 minutes ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris County District Attorney's Office

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