Victim Services Advocate
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Victim Services Advocate
Job Summary:
The City of New York is seeking a Victim Services Advocate to provide support and services to crime victims, witnesses, and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the cultural, religious, and ethnic aspects of Jewish identities and experience working with members of various Jewish communities and religious sects.
Responsibilities:
- Provide short-term crisis intervention and community referrals
- Explain the criminal justice system and provide case information
- Act as a liaison between victims and witnesses and the assigned Assistant District Attorney
- Ensure all victims, witnesses, and their families are connected with SSB therapeutic services
- Assist with orders of protection, supporting depositions, and registration for notification of inmate release
- Provide support and accompaniment during court proceedings
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Understanding of the cultural, religious, and ethnic aspects of Jewish identity and experience working with members of various Jewish communities and religious sects
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of crime victim advocacy, criminal justice system procedures, post-traumatic crisis intervention
- Experience with recordkeeping techniques
- Experience in program evaluation, conducting needs assessments, developing, and enhancing community collaborations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
- Ability to foster good working relationships within the community and with external community-based agencies
How to Apply:
- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume
Hours/Shift:
- Shifts could vary between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 9 am - 5 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
- Overtime may be required, including nights and weekends
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