Men of Color Advocate Position

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Title: Men of Color Advocate

The City of New York is seeking a Men of Color Advocate to join its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB). The successful candidate will provide a range of services to victims of crime who are men of color, as well as all crime victims, witnesses, and their families.

The Men of Color Advocate will be responsible for providing short-term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, best practice development, and case support. Services will be provided in different office locations, including the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office, and/or the Washington Heights office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the criminal justice system and be able to provide support and guidance to victims and their families. They will also be able to develop and maintain relationships with community-based agencies and organizations.

The Men of Color Advocate will work closely with the Assistant District Attorney and other stakeholders to ensure that victims and their families receive the support and services they need.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct engagement with men of color victims, witnesses, and their families, including explaining the criminal justice system and connecting them with services.
  • Conduct follow-up calls and maintain ongoing contact to ensure survivors, witnesses, and families of all crimes are receiving support and services.
  • Provide support services to all crime victims, witnesses, and families impacted by crime prosecuted by the New York County District Attorney's Office.
  • Explain the criminal justice system and provide case information.
  • Assist with emergency safety planning.
  • Act as liaison with all victims and the assigned Assistant District Attorney throughout the Criminal Justice process.
  • Ensure all victims, witnesses, and their families are connected with SSB concrete and therapeutic services.
  • Assist with orders of protection, supporting depositions, and registration for notification of inmate release.
  • Provide support and accompaniment during Criminal Justice proceedings.
  • Develop best practices and guidance materials for DANY on engaging men of color.
  • Participate in community presentations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required by candidate's start date.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting and working with men of color required.
  • Experience working with the criminal justice system preferred.
  • Proficiency developing and presenting on best practices in the social services sector preferred.
  • Experience working with justice-involved individuals a plus.
  • 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.
  • Bilingual Spanish.
  • American Sign Language (ASL).
  • 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.

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