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Form of workThe King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Victim Advocate in the Protection Order Advocacy Program (POAP). The person in this role will be responsible for providing advocacy for petitioners who seek domestic violence orders for protection. Familiarity of domestic violence dynamics, enthusiasm working with diverse populations, and a good understanding of the various ways those experiencing trauma or its aftermath may behave are key to this role. If you seek enriching, meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity may be for you.
This is a special duty assignment/TLT position and is anticipated to last through the end of 2024.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
- We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
- We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
- We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location:In-person/telecommuting hybrid; King County Courthouse in Seattle & Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. This position will be partially telecommuting but will require a physical presence in the office location as business needs dictate. The successful candidate will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a remote workspace with an internet connection where work can be reliably performed and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County's generous benefits package and is covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Salary: Range 50-- $35.27 (step one) - $44.77 (step ten) hourly*
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume and cover letter
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
***Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource AnalystKvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
This position provides advocacy for petitioners who seek civil Protection Orders with an emphasis on Domestic Violence Protection Orders to include: Intake and interviews with petitioners; support and assistance in completing Protection Order forms through the online Protection Order system; providing general information and assistance to the public on matters related to civil Protection Orders; accompaniment to court virtually and in-person as requested or appropriate; referral to social service providers and civil legal aid through project safety; professional use of judgment when balancing business priorities required. The Protection Order Advocacy Program receives requests for assistance via email, phone, and in person. The ability to triage and identify the level of need is critical. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the collection and maintenance of data. Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Considerable knowledge of the civil or criminal justice system and experience in the field of domestic violence services required.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons in crisis.
- Demonstrated ability to work within and across systems and demonstrated ability to multi-task and problem-solve with quick deadlines are a priority.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing required.
- Knowledge of and experience in counseling, and crisis intervention techniques are required.
- Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance is required.
- Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling, and/or action/discipline.
- Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing court processes, team needs, and use of technology.
- Bilingual candidates and candidates with experience serving LGBTQ+ survivors are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Tracking Number: Employment Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
