Crime Victim Advocate

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Title: Crime Victim Advocate

The City of New York is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Crime Victim Advocate to join our team. As a Crime Victim Advocate, you will play a vital role in providing supportive services to victims of crime in the Bronx.

Job Summary:

The Crime Victim Advocate will work closely with victims, witnesses, and their families to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and assistance in filing claims for victim compensation. You will also connect clients with concrete and therapeutic services, explain the criminal justice process, and assist with orders of protection and registration for notification of inmate release.

Responsibilities:
  • Interview crime victims and their families to determine needs
  • Connect victims, witnesses, and their families with concrete and therapeutic services
  • Explain the criminal justice process to clients
  • Assist with orders of protection and registration for notification of inmate release
  • Assist clients with the completion of and filing of victim compensation claims with the State Office of Victim Services
  • Prepare letters and forms to assist with other entitlements
  • Advocate with public and private agencies
  • Escort clients to court and confer with Assistant District Attorneys
Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a human services/social work field
  • Fluent Spanish speaker required
  • A Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) or other social service degree preferred
  • Past advocacy experience through internships helpful
  • Knowledge of the neighborhoods and population of Bronx County preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced non-structured environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact and be comfortable with a diverse population
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
About the City of New York:

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.



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