Victim Advocate Specialist (DVHRT)

Victim Advocate Specialist (DVHRT)

Salary

$61,526.40 - $86,132.80 Annually

Location

Adams County District Attorney - 1000 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2026-07588

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorneys Office

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
• Benefits
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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office is committed to seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime through the fair and ethical prosecution of those who commit offenses in our community. With a focus on education, treatment, and a reduction in recidivism, the District Attorney's Office will also work vigorously to reform the criminal justice system to better serve those who live and work in Adams and Broomfield Counties.

This Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) Victim Advocate Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for victims of high-risk domestic violence cases as identified by the multi-disciplinary 17thJudicial District Domestic Violence High-Risk Team.

The DVHRT Victim Advocate specialists provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime that include offering information about victims' rights, critical event notification, emotional support, information and referral assistance to community-based victim service agencies, and other criminal justice-related services that support witnesses and aid victims of crime in their efforts towards recovery.

Examples of Duties for Success

General Duties:

• Guides and assists high-risk victims through the criminal justice system and provides access to services for those victims during the pendency of their cases.
• Participates in the DVHRT process by identifying high-risk victims and high-risk cases and facilitating accurate and thorough information sharing among all team participants.
• Provides necessary follow-up or coordination of information to victims and DA Office staff & attorneys, police departments within the 17thJudicial District including Detectives and Victim Assistance Units as well as community team members; provides timely intervention and continuation of services for domestic violence victims and other cases as assigned.
• Provides information regarding the role of the Victim Advocate Specialist and the criminal justice process to victims of crime in Adams and Broomfield Counties. This includes, but is not limited to, information on courtroom proceedings, the overall criminal justice process, and definitions of legal terminology.
• Maintains contact with victims and witnesses of crime. Provides direct services such as safety planning, crisis intervention services, guidance for seeking victim compensation and reimbursement, and criminal justice advocacy based on the victims situation. Provides appropriate community resources and referrals.
• Accompanies victims to criminal justice proceedings, educates victims and witnesses about the criminal justice system and domestic violence, and provides advocacy by assisting in the protection and exertion of victims rights.
• Attends and participates in training opportunities directly related to domestic violence.
• Maintains accurate case records and statistical information through documentation for each victim case in accordance with recordkeeping standards and grant guidelines.
• Collaborates with the DVHRT in the development of services for domestic violence victims generally, as well as the planning for and development of a Family Justice Center serving victims in the 17thJudicial District. Duties include developing and maintaining relationships with community partners, law enforcement, and other partnering agencies.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Chief of the Special Victims Unit, the Chief of DVHRT/Family Justice Center Chief and the Director of Victim Witness.

Grant-Related Duties:

• Collects statistical data related to goals, objectives, and measurable workload indicators to support grant narrative reports and outcomes.

Supervision-Related Duties:

• None

Qualifications for Success

• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience providing victim advocacy to survivors of domestic violence in either a criminal justice setting or a non-profit organization, preferred.

• Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, human services, public administration, or related field or Equivalent experience that includes 3-5 years of experience providing victim advocacy.

• Background Check: required

• Additional Qualifications: The 17th Judicial District Attorney's office serves both Adams and Broomfield Counties. As such, this position may be located in our Broomfield location, Brighton location, or the Family Justice Center and will likely require travel between office locations.

Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

A resume and cover letter MUST be submitted to be considered for this position.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Although not required for this position, proficiency in the Spanish language is highly desirable. Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Spanish language.

• Read
• Write
• Speak
• None

02

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, human services, public administration, or a related field (or 2-3 years of equivalent experience)?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional-level victim advocacy experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

Please describe how you have applied trauma-informed practices when supporting victims in high-risk or crisis situations, and how you collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary partners (law enforcement, community agencies, District Attorney's Office).

05

Describe how your skills and background make you suited for the position of Victim Advocate Specialist within the Domestic Violence High-Risk Team.

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Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers