Early Victim Engagement Advocate
Company: Harbor House of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Harbor House of Central Florida
– Early Victim Engagement (EVE) Advocate Harbor House of Central
Florida is Orange County's state-certified Domestic Violence
service provider. We are dedicated to supporting survivors of
domestic violence through comprehensive services, including a
24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal
advocacy, and community education. Position Overview: The EVE
Advocate works closely with partners in the criminal justice system
to identify survivors of domestic violence in high lethality cases.
Assesses survivors' needs and provides advocacy and case management
services to the individuals and families involved, including
support throughout the criminal court process. Key
Responsibilities: Works to make initial contact build rapport and
then work directly with survivors to determine areas of need, set
goals, and when appropriate develop a service management plan.
Provides referrals with community service providers to facilitate
accomplishment of service management plan. Provides advocacy, court
accompaniment and witness preparation to victims in criminal cases.
Provides support to survivors of domestic violence throughout the
prosecution process. Provides immediate support, advocacy, safety
planning, lethality assessments and crisis intervention counseling
to survivors of domestic violence. Builds and maintains excellent
working relationships with law enforcement agencies and other
community partners. Provides referrals to Outreach Case Managers
for services management and resources. Participate in service
management review with peers, supervisors, and staffing meetings.
Work closely with Harbor House Shelter Services to ensure
coordination of services. Interviews survivors regarding the
history of abuse and other related information. Whenever possible,
this information will be gathered prior to the defendant's initial
appearance in court. Conducts follow-up meetings with survivors to
assess progress toward completion of service management goals and
identify areas requiring further assistance. Enter survivor data
and services offered into agency database. Conducts required
community education training as identified in grant deliverables.
Qualifications: Education: Minimum of an undergraduate degree in
Social Work, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or related field is
preferred. Experience : A minimum of 2 years of service management
experience, preferably in a domestic violence program, law
enforcement or other related victim advocate program. Discretion:
Professional experience may be substituted for formal education at
the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. Licensing: Valid
Florida Driver's License with a clean record for the past 5 years.
Must be 21 years or older to meet agency insurance requirements.
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint). Ability to learn organization-specific software,
including databases and content management systems. Strong
professional writing and communication skills. Ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to
detail. Knowledge of case management, and the ability to provide
effective and immediate crisis intervention. Training Requirements:
Completion of CORE Competency training within 90 days of hire.
Additional mandatory training is required on an annual basis per
Agency Policies & Procedures. Why Join Us? By joining Harbor House
of Central Florida, you will play a vital role in supporting
survivors of domestic violence. Your work will directly contribute
to the well-being and empowerment of those in need Harbor House is
an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We provide a
dynamic and rewarding workplace environment with excellent
benefits. Join a team that saves lives every day. To apply visit
our website at: https://www.harborhousefl.com/give -
help/about/careers/ No calls please Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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