Crime Victim Advocate

1 week ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States Safe Horizon Full time
Job Title: Crime Victim Advocate

Safe Horizon is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Crime Victim Advocate to join our team. As a Crime Victim Advocate, you will play a critical role in providing support and services to victims of crime, with a focus on domestic violence.

Job Summary:

The Crime Victim Advocate will work closely with police personnel to provide outreach to victims who have filed reports to the precinct or Police Service Area (PSA). You will work with all victims of crime who seek assistance from the NYPD, with a specific focus on victims who have filed a report as a victim of a violent felony offense, as well as victims of domestic violence who have filed reports on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
  • Attempt to reach by phone and mail victims who have filed reports with the precinct or PSA, with a specific focus on victims of violent felony crimes and those victims who have filed reports two or more times in the previous 12 months.
  • Work with victims of crime who come to the precinct or PSA seeking assistance.
  • Conduct home visits with officers and detectives to assist victims as needed.
  • Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to victims experiencing crime.
  • Conduct client-centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual's needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening.
  • Advocate with NYPD personnel, including keeping a victim apprised of an NYPD investigation.
  • Provide criminal justice advocacy.
  • Advocate for victims for public benefits they may be entitled to.
  • Help with applying for compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services (OVS).
  • Coordinate community resources for crime victims.
  • Provide information and referral for victims for services such as shelter, mental health treatment, medical care, and other entitlements.
  • Provide emergency practical assistance for victims, including transportation and food vouchers.
  • Work collaboratively with police officers to effectively aid victims.
  • Collect data, track the history of crimes, and prepare monthly reports.
  • Perform data entry into a computerized record-keeping system and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely case records and statistics.
  • Advocate with Family and Criminal Court staff for victims.
  • Provide coverage in vacant precincts as needed.
  • Conduct trainings with police personnel.
  • Conduct community presentations.
  • Attend relevant trainings, workshops, and seminars.
  • Work with other victims of domestic violence as needed.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Interacts with:
  • All internal Safe Horizon programs and departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan.
  • All external agencies and organizations that can provide appropriate services to the client, specifically the NYPD and the court systems.
  • The district attorney's office in each of the boroughs, including the domestic violence bureaus.
  • New York City Family Justice Centers.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, be assertive and well-organized.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a precinct or PSA setting.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent training and experience.
Experience:
  • A minimum of two years' experience in crime victim service delivery, or other relevant experience.
  • Basic knowledge of crime victim and domestic violence issues.
  • Knowledge of the police and criminal justice system helpful.
Other:
  • Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records.
  • Bilingual ability may be required to meet individual precinct/community linguistic needs.
  • Flexibility working some evening and weekend hours.

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