Job Description

Job Description

Role: Victim Advocate (Part-Time)

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid Schedule)

Compensation: $26/hour (20 Hours Per Week)

Start Date: 01/11/2027

The Initiative is a Colorado nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse through trauma-informed advocacy, education, and community collaboration for survivors with disabilities. We strive to improve access to services, remove barriers, and create safer, more inclusive systems for survivors with disabilities.

As a Victim Advocate, you will provide trauma-informed support to survivors with disabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about disability rights, victim advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Service and Advocacy (17 Hours)

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• Perform initial client intake and provide information on confidentiality and grievance policies, along with Victim’s Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act information
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• Manage hotline: answer phone calls and text messages that are received via the hotline, listen to voicemails, and add potential new clients to the intake list
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• Provide safety planning
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• Provide advocacy services and problem solve with clients to help them receive the assistance they need
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• Provide accompaniment to court appointments
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• Provide crisis counseling and domestic violence awareness counseling
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• Develop an implementation plan with clients, with all available information and resources, and help clients navigate available community resources
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• Provide clients with assistance in receiving government-provided benefits
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• Provide information on other services that might be available to clients such as Victim’s Compensation
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• Provide information and assistance with the Address Confidentiality Program
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• Provide affordable housing counseling and assistance with housing vouchers
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• Provide emergency financial assistance, complying with organizational policies
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• Collaborate with other organizations to provide wraparound services
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• Conduct close-out surveys and follow-ups with clients
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• Complete other miscellaneous tasks or objectives as requested
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Data and Outcomes (3 Hours)

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• Provide data to the Director of Programs and Operations in a timely manner and respond to requests for data updates promptly
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• Attend weekly staff meetings to report on status of clients and tasks and to receive support for complex cases
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• Attend weekly one on ones with Director of Programs and Operations to discuss performance and areas for growth and development
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• Track financial assistance survey results and accurately report them (Flex Fund and internal surveys)
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• Maintain and update client files, document all contacts with clients using case management software
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Minimum Qualifications

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• Experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma, violence, abuse, or other vulnerable populations.
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• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
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• Fluency in Spanish preferred
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Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $26/hour.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by November 20, 2026, to employment@theinitiativeco.org .

Please include a cover letter describing your experience related to disability advocacy, accessibility, victim services, trauma-informed care, or other relevant work.

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