Victim Advocate-District Attorney's Office
Multnomah CountyPortland, Oregon, United States
Posted December 31, 2025
60280 - 73820 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
At Multnomah County, our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents. We provide a wide array of essential services including: health, community justice, roads, elections, libraries, jails, bridges, tax and assessment, marriage licenses, animal services, passports, mental health and addiction services and more. The county and its departments are governed by our non-partisan, publicly-elected Board of County Commissioners. The board is made up of four commissioners representing their respective districts and the chair of the board, who serves as the chief executive officer for the county. Our diverse, dynamic workforce is comprised of more than 4,500 employees whose work collectively touches every person who lives, works or does business in Multnomah County. As an organization, we value a culture of inclusivity, sustainability and innovation. And we continuously strive to improve the quality of life for county employees and residents alike. Working for Multnomah County means having the opportunity to make a real difference in the community, no matter what position you hold. From department directors, to librarians, to election workers-- and everywhere in between -- county employees dedicate themselves to meaningful service. This work matters.
Job Description
The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office is seeking Victim Advocates to join their team. The role involves ensuring crime victims are informed and supported in the criminal and juvenile justice system. The Victim Advocate will provide advocacy assisting crime victims and family members through the aftermath of a crime, orienting them to the criminal justice system, keeping them informed and ensuring their rights are honored at every step of the process.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field
- 1-4 years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to work with people in crisis and understand the impacts of trauma, abuse and vicarious trauma
- Experience working with high level confidential information
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to work together as a team, collaborating and covering for coworkers
- Flexible and able to work well under pressure with time sensitivity
- Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx through Moda or Kaiser Permanente)
- Public Employees Retirement Service (PERS) Pension Plan
- Generous paid leave
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
- Access to a free TriMet bus pass
- Wellness resources
