Victim Advocate

City of New York • New York, NY • 8h ago

Job Description

The Kings County District Attorney's Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors' offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Victim Advocate.

Victim Advocates will help assist with crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system throughout the duration of the investigation and/or prosecution of the criminal case. Victim Advocates are collaborative, demonstrate good judgement, and are highly professional. Victim Advocates will provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to crime victims and their families.

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will be responsible for the following:

Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to crime victims and their families.

When necessary accompany victims to court.

In collaboration with agency staff, assess the urgency of victim's needs and seek immediate assistance for those issues affecting victim's safety.

Be accessible and maintain contact with victims throughout the duration of the criminal case and make efforts to link victims with appropriate services in the community.

Assist victims with obtaining counseling and social work services as necessary.

Case management.

Conduct outreach and trainings related to working with crime victims.

Perform other related duties as necessary.

Preferred Skills

Able to work independently, be assertive, highly organized, detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgment.

Organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment is a plus.

Additional Information

Candidates must meet the additional requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Social work or related field, i.e. Psychology or counseling.

Three years of direct work experience in the field of victim services.

Hours/Shift

Monday to Friday; 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

To Apply

To apply click the "Apply Now" button.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site and @type "DA - Brooklyn" on the search line. Then locate the Job ID number. For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self Service (ESS) to view and click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search by Job ID number.

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: $ 57,428.00

Salary Max: $ 57,428.00

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