Family Justice Center Client Navigator
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Family Justice Center Client Navigator
Salary
$75,934.66 - $110,105.25 Annually
Location
Adams County District Attorney - 1000 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
2026-07517
Department
District Attorney
Division
Family Justice Center
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Our Mission
The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.
EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
Description
Benefits
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better. In support of our mission, the District Attorney's Office seeks a Client Navigator to support victims and survivors who seek services at the 17th Judicial District Family Justice Center.
The Family Justice Center will provide a centralized, comprehensive support hub for victims and survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and elder abuse. The FJC will be a one-stop, secure location for victims and survivors to access all necessary services, including individualized needs assessments, safety planning and support, civil and legal support, trauma informed-counseling, housing navigation, childcare, support for basic needs, optional law enforcement reporting and more. The 17th Judicial District includes Adams and Broomfield counties; two fast-growing and diverse communities embedded in the growing Denver metropolitan region.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The FJC Client Navigator position serves as the primary point of contact for individuals seeking immediate services at the Family Justice Center (FJC). The Navigator welcomes and orients clients to the FJC, documents presenting needs of the individual, gathers relevant information, screens for appropriate internal services, coordinates services, and makes external referrals as needed. The role also leads responses to phone, email, and walk-in inquiries; provides compassionate, individualized information and resources; and collaborates with onsite and community partners to ensure timely delivery of services.
This position requires professionalism, integrity, and strong relationship-building skills. The Navigator must establish trust with clients and maintain effective, collaborative partnerships within the FJC and the broader community. Strict adherence to confidentiality policies is essential, along with strong communication skills, healthy boundaries, and sound ethics. Knowledge of victim dynamics and trauma-informed care is required.
Examples of Duties for Success
Client Services
Welcome and assess client needs and connect them with appropriate FJC partner services
Provide information about available programs, requirements, and service options.
Develop individualized needs assessments and coordinated service plans.
Complete and review lethality assessment for all clients of the FJC.
Follow up after visits to ensure service connections, safety, and further support
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain confidential client records and meet all documentation requirements.
Prepare and submit summaries and reports in accordance with confidentiality and legal protocols.
Collaboration and Team Support
Assist the FJC Executive Director in planning and preparing for the opening of the Family Justice Center and assist in planning for the FJC's growth and development
Assist the FJC Executive Director in the daily operations of the FJC, assessing and meeting needs as required
Support and participate in the Domestic Violence High Risk Team.
Collaborate with the Domestic Violence High Risk Team in the development of services for domestic violence victims generally
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, law enforcement, and other partnering agencies.
Assist in organizing and delivering awareness and training sessions for partners and the community.
Assist with training and oversight of volunteers and interns. Aid with front desk and administrative tasks.
Maintain positive working relationships with staff, partners, and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the FJC's goals, mission, and strategic plan.
Qualifications for Success
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field, or equivalent experience. Work and lived experience may substitute for education.
Minimum of three years work-related experience with victim services, criminal justice, social work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.
Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with Colorado's Victims' Rights Act (VRA) and working familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and laws governing domestic and family violence, child abuse, and elder abuse.
Demonstrated experience in community outreach and direct service provision.
Complete 48 hours of domestic violence and sexual violence training within the first year of employment and eight hours annually thereafter.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking is preferred.
Employees must be able to work onsite.
Background check required.
More Qualifications for Success
This position will initially be based at our main office in Brighton, Colorado, or at our upcoming Family Justice Center in Westminster, Colorado. Employees may be required to commute occasionally between both locations.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Although not required for this position, proficiency in the Spanish language is highly desirable. Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Spanish language, if any.
Read
Write
Speak
None
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, human services, public administration, or related field (or 3-5 years equivalent experience)?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience of professional-level victim services do you have?
No experience
Less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3
3 years to less than 4
4 years to less than 5
5 years or more
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Please describe your experience in working with victims of crime in either a criminal justice or community-based service program. Your experience must be supported by the information provided in this application.
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Describe how your skills and background make you suited for the position of a Client Navigator for the Family Justice Center.
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Employer
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers
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