Preferred Requirements/Skills: Master''s or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, victim advocacy, or a closely related field; supplemented by 3-5 years of experience in social work, counseling, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. The Victim Services Advocate contributes to this work by helping victims access a full range of supportive services, including: individualized safety and needs assessment, short term crisis intervention, referrals to community-based programming, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, and in-court support.