What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Assistance Advocate position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County?
This is an entry-level full-time, grant-funded position (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) with benefits eligibility, offering stability while doing work that truly matters.
In this role, you’ll be part of the Victim Assistance Unit within the Lincoln Police Department, supporting people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This is meaningful advocacy work for someone who believes in compassion, dignity, and access to support for all victims of crime.
You’ll provide direct, trauma-informed support to victims, help mentor and guide volunteers and interns who share a passion for service, and collaborate with community partners to ensure individuals are connected to the resources they need and feel supported as they navigate the criminal justice process.
This position involves thoughtful, responsible work that makes a real difference every day. You’ll be supported by the Victim Assistance Manager through ongoing communication, collaboration, and shared goals, while also having the opportunity to lead with empathy and help build a strong, caring advocacy team.
An extensive background check will be done on the top candidate(s). The background check will consist of, but not limited to, criminal history check, past employment reference check and credit check.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in criminal justice, social work or related field with six months of experience in the victim advocacy or criminal justice field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
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