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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.
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.
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.
- Able to work independently, be assertive, highly organized, detailoriented and have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to multitask and exercise sound judgment.
- Organizational, timemanagement and multitasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment is a plus.
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
Monday to Friday; 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Some evenings and weekends may be required.
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.
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.
