Senior Advocate for Victims of Sexual Assault

3 weeks ago

Bronx, New York, United States Safe Horizon Full time
Job Title: Senior DV Victim Advocate

Safe Horizon is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Senior DV Victim Advocate to join our team. As a Senior DV Victim Advocate, you will work closely with police personnel to provide a coordinated, victim-centered approach to teen and adult victims of sexual assault.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide client-centered trauma-informed services for victims of sexual assault
  • Conduct visits to a victim's home with SVD detectives to assist victims as needed
  • Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to victims experiencing sexual assault
  • Conduct client-centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual's needs for safety, privacy, and sense of agency
  • Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening
  • Advocate with NYPD SVD personnel that may include keeping a victim apprised of an NYPD investigation
  • Provide criminal justice advocacy and support in the initial phases of the criminal justice process that may include linkages to prosecutors
  • Provide brief trauma mental health intervention, and coordination with other providers for on-going clinical care
  • Provide accompaniment with detectives to hospitals or other sites such as the victim's home to provide support
  • Ensure protection of survivor's rights as a victim of sexual assault
  • Help with applying for compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services (OVS)
  • Coordinate community resources for victims of sexual assault, including linkages to other providers as needed
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with advocate agencies in the sexual assault field
  • 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 and detectives in order to effectively provide assistance to victims
  • 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
  • Participate in cross-training or other education opportunities with NYPD relevant to investigation, victim advocacy, and service provision
  • Conduct community presentations
  • Attend relevant training, workshops and seminars, including sexual assault related task force meetings to ensure strong partnerships with local community-based organizations
  • Work with family members, caregivers and friends of the survivor as needed, and perform other related tasks as assigned
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent training and experience
  • Two years' experience in crime victim service delivery (or other relevant experience)
  • Basic knowledge of crime victim and domestic violence issues
  • Certification as a sexual assault advocate or willingness to attend training immediately upon hire to become certified
  • Knowledge of the police and criminal justice system helpful
  • Bi-lingual ability in Spanish helpful but not required

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