Arraignment Victim Liaison

City of New York • New York, NY • 4d ago

Job Description

TThe Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAB), within the Special Victims Division, provides supportive services to victims of crime in the Bronx.

The Early Victim Engagement (EVE) Project aims to contact complainants/witnesses in domestic violence cases immediately after the defendant has interacted with the criminal justice system. The Arraignment Victim Liaison (AVL) will be a member of the Office Crime Victims Advocate Bureau (CVAB) and the Special Victims Division and will report directly to the Arraignment Victim Liaison Supervisor (AVLS), under the overall authority of the Chief of CVAB. The AVL will work as part of a team and will work closely with other members of CVAB, the Office's Domestic Violence (DV) Bureau, the Bronx Family Justice Center (BxFJC), and the EVE Project Director at the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work within the arraignment parts at Bronx Criminal Court.

Review all incoming domestic violence case files and highlight important case information to the arraignment prosecutor.

Post-arraignment, the AVL makes multiple telephone calls to reach each victim to provide them with the bail conditions, information regarding Orders of Protection, and any other important criminal case information.

During the phone call the AVL provides accurate criminal justice information, supportive listening, and linkage to CVAB, community resources, and/or the BxFJC.

Update and input all information into BXDA's Office electronic EVE database.

Compile accurate and comprehensive monthly data reports.

Attend regular EVE Project Team meetings.

Contact domestic violence victims on cases that are declined to prosecute to provide resource options and connect to services.

Other tasks as requested by the AVLS and the supervisory staff of CVAB or DV.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Baccalaureate degree and (2) years of related experience preferred, or a high school diploma with five (5) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or civic or community organization.

Bilingual Required (Spanish speaking).

Past advocacy experience through internships helpful.

Willingness to learn, and a proven or developing commitment to working with victims of domestic violence in a sensitive and non-judgmental way.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Data Analytic tools (ex . Power BI), Database Query Language (ex. SQL), Scripting languages (ex. Python/R), and Prosecution Case Management Systems

Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures preferred.

Understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred

Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.

Exhibit an ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 56,650.00

Salary Max: $ 56,650.00

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