Special Victims Advocate
Special Victims Advocate
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
New York, NY
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Job Description
Division/Unit: Survivor Services Bureau
Position Title: Special Victims Advocate
Civil Service Title: Community Associate
Salary Range: $58,329 - $58,329
Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening in its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB) for a Special Victims Advocate. In this position the Victim Services Advocate will provide a full range of services to survivors of sex violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, witnesses and their families. These services may include short term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, and court support. Services will be provided in different office locations, such as the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office, and/or the Washington Heights office.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team
The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of Moving Justice Forward.
For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.
Division/Unit: Survivor Services Bureau
Position Title: Special Victims Advocate
Civil Service Title: Community Associate
Salary Range: $58,329 - $58,329
Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening in its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB) for a Special Victims Advocate. In this position the Victim Services Advocate will provide a full range of services to survivors of sex violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, witnesses and their families. These services may include short term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, and court support. Services will be provided in different office locations, such as the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office, and/or the Washington Heights office.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Conduct heavy volume of follow up calls and maintain on-going contact to ensure survivors, witnesses and families of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and elder abuse are receiving support and services.
- Additionally, the advocate will provide support services to all crime victims, witnesses and families impacted by crime prosecuted by the New York County District Attorney's Office.
- Explain 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.
- Participate in community presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required by candidate's start date.
- 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 relationship within the community and with external community-based agencies.
- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
- 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.
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to \"1\" above.
- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
- As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at.
- City Residency is not required for this position.
The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team
The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of Moving Justice Forward.
For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.
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