Bilingual Victim Advocate - Protection Order Advocacy Program
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
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Salary
$37.47 - $47.50 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2025-25225
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Opening Date
08/14/2025
Closing Date
8/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F4 : L117-PAO
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
This is a t erm limited temporary position that is funded through June 2028
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a motivated individual as a Bilingual Victim Advocate t o join our office. The ideal candidate will be working in the Protection Order Advocacy Program. The Protection Order Advocacy Program (POAP) is a unique victim services program offered through the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. This program is housed in the criminal division of the office, however services are focused on the civil protection order process. POAP is comprised of a team of advocates and legal navigator who provide one-one-one help. Protection Order Advocates rotate through different roles that include in court advocacy, meeting with petitioners as the appointment advocate and serving as the designated triage advocate for the day which includes responding to incoming requests for service received over the phone, email or through office walk ins. Given POAP's small team, advocates focus direct services to individuals who are seeking protection from a current or former intimate partner or parents filing on behalf of their children. The services offered by Protection Order Advocates center around the civil protection order process and often include explaining and addressing questions about the process, providing information about the different order types and legal definitions, assisting in completing and filing the required forms during scheduled appointments, providing emotional support and connecting petitioners with other appropriated community, civil legal aid and system-based resources as needed. POAP's service model is considered hybrid so all services are offered both virtually and in person depending on petitioner preference.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that refl ects 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 race, 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 /telecommute (hybrid)- Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC), 401 Fourth Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032 & King County Courthouse, 516 3rd AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An alternative schedule is subject to supervisor approval. This position is eligible for King County's generous benefits package.
Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office three days a week for the first six months of employment.
Salary: Range 50 -$37.47 (step one) - $47.50 (step ten) *
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. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements:
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.
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 data collection and maintenance, assisting petitioners through our Protection Order portal and providing support for the Race, Equity, and Social Justice policy and principles, working with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$37.47 - $47.50 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2025-25225
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Opening Date
08/14/2025
Closing Date
8/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F4 : L117-PAO
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
This is a t erm limited temporary position that is funded through June 2028
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a motivated individual as a Bilingual Victim Advocate t o join our office. The ideal candidate will be working in the Protection Order Advocacy Program. The Protection Order Advocacy Program (POAP) is a unique victim services program offered through the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. This program is housed in the criminal division of the office, however services are focused on the civil protection order process. POAP is comprised of a team of advocates and legal navigator who provide one-one-one help. Protection Order Advocates rotate through different roles that include in court advocacy, meeting with petitioners as the appointment advocate and serving as the designated triage advocate for the day which includes responding to incoming requests for service received over the phone, email or through office walk ins. Given POAP's small team, advocates focus direct services to individuals who are seeking protection from a current or former intimate partner or parents filing on behalf of their children. The services offered by Protection Order Advocates center around the civil protection order process and often include explaining and addressing questions about the process, providing information about the different order types and legal definitions, assisting in completing and filing the required forms during scheduled appointments, providing emotional support and connecting petitioners with other appropriated community, civil legal aid and system-based resources as needed. POAP's service model is considered hybrid so all services are offered both virtually and in person depending on petitioner preference.
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.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that refl ects 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 race, 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 /telecommute (hybrid)- Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC), 401 Fourth Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032 & King County Courthouse, 516 3rd AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An alternative schedule is subject to supervisor approval. This position is eligible for King County's generous benefits package.
Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office three days a week for the first six months of employment.
Salary: Range 50 -$37.47 (step one) - $47.50 (step ten) *
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. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements:
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.
Job Duties
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 data collection and maintenance, assisting petitioners through our Protection Order portal and providing support for the Race, Equity, and Social Justice policy and principles, working with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Must be fluent in Spanish and support Spanish speaking victims (required)
- Considerable knowledge of the civil or criminal justice system and experience in the field of domestic violence services required
- In depth knowledge and experience of the Civil Protection Order process, implications on victims and application of law
- Knowledge of basic victim advocacy principles and ethics
- Knowledge of trauma informed care and victim centered principles
- Knowledge of communications principles, methods, and materials
- Considerable knowledge of local victim services related community resources
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strict attention to detail, are 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
- 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
- Candidates with experience serving LGBTQ+ survivors are strongly encouraged to apply
- Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development
Supplemental Information
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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
King County
Seattle, WA
Location
King County
500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA