Title: Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Advocate

State Role Title: Victim Advocate

Hiring Range: Up to $65,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Chief Objective:
The Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Advocate provides victim notification, advocacy, case coordination, and support to victims involved in Virginia’s SVP Civil Commitment process and other assigned victim service matters. The Advocate works with victims, OAG attorneys, courts, law enforcement, Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Victim/Witness Programs, and other partners to ensure victims receive timely information, support, and access to services.

The position also supports activities funded through the Victim Witness Grant and is responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation of grant-funded services, activities, time, and program data.

Work Tasks and Duties:
Victim Advocacy and Case Management
• Provide timely notification to victims regarding SVP hearings, court dates, case developments, and other relevant information.
• Provide trauma-informed and victim-centered advocacy and support.
• Explain the SVP Civil Commitment process, victims’ rights, court procedures, and available services.
• Assist victims with preparing for and participating in court proceedings.
• Connect victims with appropriate community, state, and federal resources.
• Coordinate with OAG attorneys, Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Victim/Witness Programs, law enforcement, courts, and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate victim contact information, case notes, referrals, and service records.
• Respond to Victim Services calls, emails, and other inquiries as assigned.
• Maintain confidential and organized victim case files.


Program Data and Performance
• Maintain accurate and timely information in VSDCS, NAAVI, CIMS, and other required systems.
• Track victim services, referrals, notifications, court activities, and other program activities.
• Assist with reviewing program data for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide information needed for program and grant reporting.
• Assist the Director of Victim Services with identifying service gaps, program needs, accomplishments, and areas for improvement.

Grant Compliance
• Perform advocacy and victim service activities consistent with the approved grant goals and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of grant-funded victim services and activities.
• Track activities including victim contacts, notifications, appellate proceedings, case coordination, referrals, partner meetings, trainings, and outreach.
• Maintain an activity calendar documenting significant grant-related activities, including appellate proceedings, victim-related activities, partner meetings, and trainings.
• Complete required timekeeping records accurately and document time spent on grant-funded activities.
• Assist with collecting information for grant reports, performance measures, monitoring, and other compliance requirements.
• Participate in required grant timekeeping, confidentiality, and compliance training.
• Notify the Director of Victim Services of documentation, reporting, or compliance concerns.
• Assist with grant monitoring, reporting, audits, and corrective actions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of victim-centered and trauma-informed services.
• Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, and safety considerations for victims of crime.
• Strong organizational, case management, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential participant information.
• Ability to accurately document grant-funded activities, time, services, and program data across multiple funding sources.
• Ability to maintain appropriate separation and documentation of activities supported by different grants.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with victims and survivors.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government agencies and community partners.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance to professional partners.
• Ability to identify and report documentation, participant safety, or compliance concerns.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's degree criminal justice, public policy, public health, or equivalent.
• Experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, human trafficking, or other violent crimes.
• Knowledge of Virginia victims’ rights laws and victim service systems.
• Experience working with state or federal grant-funded programs, including programs supported by multiple funding sources.
• Experience providing training, outreach, or technical assistance.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.