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Bilingual Victim Assistance Advocate - District Attorney's Office
Marion County
District Attorney's Office
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 97309
Salary
$24.50 - $32.79
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 30, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting victims of crimes like child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault by offering direct help such as safety planning, crisis counseling, and guiding them through the legal system.
The role requires working closely with Spanish-speaking victims, keeping them updated on their rights and case progress, and handling paperwork and reports.
A good fit would be someone compassionate with experience in victim support, fluent in Spanish and English, and comfortable navigating court processes.
Key Requirements
- Fluent bilingual skills in Spanish and English, with passing a verbal and written fluency assessment
- Associate degree in criminal justice, social science, social work, or related field
- One year of victim advocacy experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history
- Ability to provide direct services including safety planning, crisis counseling, and court accompaniment
- Skills in maintaining case files, completing reports, and data entry for grant requirements
- Pass a criminal history background check
Full Job Description
THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN THIS POSITION, WILL BE BASED ON WHETHER OR NOT GRANT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE.
New employees typically start at step 1 of the pay scale ($24.50/hour).
New employees typically start at step 1 of the pay scale ($24.50/hour).
- Promoting accountability for criminal offenders.
- Interpreting, enforcing and executing law.
- Responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and
- Working cooperatively with members of the justice system.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provides direct services to victims of crime including child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Keeps victims informed of their rights, how to exercise them, and provides updates on the criminal justice system as it pertains to their case.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under supervision of the Victim Assistance Program Manager, who assigns work, sets goals and reviews for conformance to policy and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Requirements
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
Provide direct advocacy to victims of crime as assigned by case managers and program director. Direct advocacy includes:
- Safety planning.
- Explanation of victims’ rights and assistance asserting victims’ rights.
- Explanation and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation applications.
- Crisis counseling.
- Assistance with protective orders process.
- Communicate by speaking, writing, and reading in English and Spanish.
- Criminal justice advocacy.
- Court accompaniment.
- Accompaniment to Grand Jury.
- Information, referral, and assistance connecting with resources.
- Assistance with victim impact statements.
- Emergency legal advocacy.
- Emergency financial assistance.
- Sexual assault response.
- Assist victims who call in or walk into the victim assistance office.
Maintain case files, data for grant requirements, case calendar, staffing and complete monthly reports.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, volunteer activities and trainings.
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING- Associate degrees in criminal justice, social science, social work or related field; AND
- One year of victim advocacy experience; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill.
Finalist will be required to pass a verbal and written Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.
The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, court proceedings, community services, and the legal system in the District Attorney's office.
Skills and abilities to prepare reports and correspondence; track statistical data for grant requirements; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; respond effectively in crisis situations with a prejudice and judgment-free attitude; work with individuals and agencies with a variety of backgrounds and purposes; establish and maintain professional, effective, and collaborative working relationships the public, co-workers, courts, and other agencies; operate a computer; operate an automobile; and make appropriate referrals for direct service.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; uses depth perception; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a whispered speech level; sits; stands; bends; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead; uses a keyboard and computer; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries items weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a computer.
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