Victim Advocate

City of New York • New York, NY • 2h ago

Job Description

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney's office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

VICTIM SERVICE UNIT

Victim Services Unit is made up of a team of Victim Advocate who work alongside ADA's supporting victims of crime and helping them navigate the Criminal Justice System. For those who have been victimized by crime, the criminal justice system can at times feel harsh and unwelcoming. Our Victim Services Unit helps victims through their case by connecting them to resources, providing a safe space and being there when they need it most.

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Victim Advocate Supervisor, the Victim Advocate will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

Provide information to victims regarding the criminal justice process.

Manage a personal caseload of crime victims needing assistance.

Provide victim services and advocacy that includes but is not limited to: establishing and maintaining contact with crime victims; providing appropriate referrals for counseling, mental health, alcohol/substance abuse treatment, shelter, education, and civil legal assistance.

Assist victims in submitting Office of Victim Services (OVS) applications for crime victim assistance.

Attend hearings and other court proceedings with victims.

Assist victims in writing Victim Impact Statements for presentation in court at sentencing.

Serve as a liaison between the NYPD and the RCDA.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Master's or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, victim advocacy, or a closely related field; supplemented by 3-5 years of experience in social work, counseling, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Thorough knowledge of: Crime victim advocacy, criminal justice system procedures and methods; post-traumatic crisis intervention; recordkeeping techniques.

Experience in program evaluation, conducting needs assessments, developing, and enhancing community collaborations.

Ability to handle and resolve emergency situations, assist victims in trauma either in person or over the phone while maintaining composure.

Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, oral, and written communications skills.

Ability to foster good working relationships within the community and with external community-based agencies.

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Community Associate

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

City Employees - Click here and log in to ESS.

Non-City Employees - Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

Search for job ID number: 780282

Click on the job business title: Victim Advocate

Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting

Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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

Salary Min: $ 60,000.00

Salary Max: $ 65,000.00

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