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Victim Services Coordinator jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofits, hospitals, and law enforcement organizations, at every level from entry-level advocate to senior coordinator, with specializations in domestic violence response, sexual assault support, and criminal justice advocacy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, typically eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week with some onsite work at U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs headquarters in Washington, DC. Occasional after-hours and weekend availability for crisis response. Periodic travel within the U.S. as directed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a national training and technical assistance (TTA) program serving victim service providers, criminal justice agencies, tribes, and community organizations.
- Build and run the TTA request process: intake within 24 hours, needs assessment, approach selection, cost estimates, and delivery tracking.
- Oversee a national pool of subject matter consultants across domestic violence, sexual assault, community and gun violence, child and elder abuse, and mass violence.
- Direct rapid, time-sensitive support for mass violence and terrorism incidents, including grant application support and needs assessments.
- Guide development of curricula, online courses, and publications grounded in adult learning and evidence-based practice.
- Manage contract performance: monthly and annual reports, quality control, staffing, and budget.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with federal program leadership.
- Master's degree in public policy or administration, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field. No substitutions.
- Minimum 10 years managing projects in the victim services or criminal justice field, with knowledge of social science research and evidence-based programs, and experience delivering training or technical assistance at a national level.
- Minimum 5 years managing a project spanning a nationwide effort (may overlap the 10 years).
- Knowledge of or experience in continuity of operations planning for victim assistance programs, capacity-building and community partnerships, and strategic planning.
- Subject matter expertise in serving all types of victims and survivors of violent crime, including terrorism and mass casualty events.
- Ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust investigation; U.S. citizen; U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
- Leadership of a federally funded national TTA center or cooperative agreement.
- Hands-on mass violence or terrorism victim response experience.
- Experience managing federal Time & Materials contracts and consultant pools.
- Curriculum design and online learning platform experience.
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, typically eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week with some onsite work at U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs headquarters in Washington, DC. Occasional after-hours and weekend availability for crisis response. Periodic travel within the U.S. as directed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a national training and technical assistance (TTA) program serving victim service providers, criminal justice agencies, tribes, and community organizations.
- Build and run the TTA request process: intake within 24 hours, needs assessment, approach selection, cost estimates, and delivery tracking.
- Oversee a national pool of subject matter consultants across domestic violence, sexual assault, community and gun violence, child and elder abuse, and mass violence.
- Direct rapid, time-sensitive support for mass violence and terrorism incidents, including grant application support and needs assessments.
- Guide development of curricula, online courses, and publications grounded in adult learning and evidence-based practice.
- Manage contract performance: monthly and annual reports, quality control, staffing, and budget.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with federal program leadership.
- Master's degree in public policy or administration, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field. No substitutions.
- Minimum 10 years managing projects in the victim services or criminal justice field, with knowledge of social science research and evidence-based programs, and experience delivering training or technical assistance at a national level.
- Minimum 5 years managing a project spanning a nationwide effort (may overlap the 10 years).
- Knowledge of or experience in continuity of operations planning for victim assistance programs, capacity-building and community partnerships, and strategic planning.
- Subject matter expertise in serving all types of victims and survivors of violent crime, including terrorism and mass casualty events.
- Ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust investigation; U.S. citizen; U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
- Leadership of a federally funded national TTA center or cooperative agreement.
- Hands-on mass violence or terrorism victim response experience.
- Experience managing federal Time & Materials contracts and consultant pools.
- Curriculum design and online learning platform experience.
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in victim services coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related human services field
- Experience providing direct crisis intervention or case management to survivors of trauma
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based advocacy practices
- Familiarity with mandatory reporting laws, confidentiality requirements, and victim rights statutes
- State victim advocate certification or willingness to complete required certification hours upon hire
- Proficiency with case management software and accurate maintenance of client records
Tips for Your Victim Services Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to trauma-informed language
Hiring managers in victim services scan for phrases like trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and mandatory reporting. Swap generic social work terms for the exact language in each job posting to pass applicant tracking systems and show you understand the field.
Highlight relevant certifications and training hours
Many employers require or strongly prefer candidates with state-specific victim advocate certification or documented crisis line training hours. List these credentials prominently near the top of your resume so reviewers spot them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists victim services coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding source or agency type
Roles funded through VAWA grants often have different caseload expectations and reporting duties than hospital-based or law enforcement positions. Identify which setting fits your background and filter your search accordingly to avoid wasted applications.
Prepare scenario answers for trauma and ethics questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a client in acute crisis or navigated a mandatory reporting conflict. Write out two or three specific examples from your experience before the interview so you can answer concisely under pressure.
Negotiate start dates around training requirements
Many agencies require new coordinators to complete 40-hour state victim advocate training before working independently with clients. Ask during the offer stage whether training is paid and scheduled, then factor that timeline into any competing offers you're weighing.
Victim Services Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most victim services coordinators?
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.), YWCA, and Cumbee Center are hiring the most victim services coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations with dedicated victim advocacy programs funded through federal or state grants.
How many victim services coordinator jobs are remote?
About 60% of victim services coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is primarily in-person given direct client contact requirements. Administrative, hotline, and grant-coordination functions are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a victim services coordinator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field. Gain direct experience through volunteer or paid roles at a crisis center, domestic violence shelter, or prosecutorial victim assistance program. Complete your state's required victim advocate certification hours, then apply to coordinator roles that match your specialty, whether that's domestic violence, sexual assault, or criminal court advocacy.
Can you get hired as a victim services coordinator with little or no experience?
Yes, some entry-level coordinator roles accept candidates who have completed a supervised practicum, internship, or the required state advocate training hours in lieu of paid experience. Volunteer work at a hotline or shelter carries real weight because it demonstrates exposure to crisis situations and mandatory reporting obligations. Highlighting any coursework in trauma, victimology, or crisis intervention also strengthens an entry-level application.
What does the victim services coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect behavioral questions centered on crisis scenarios, ethical dilemmas, and experience working with law enforcement or the court system. Some agencies include a panel interview with legal, clinical, or advocacy staff. References are checked carefully, and many positions require a background check before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to victim services coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to victim services coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from agencies, nonprofits, hospitals, and law enforcement organizations across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches.
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