Crime Victim Advocate Job at City of New York, New York, NY

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  • City of New York
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Crime Victim Advocate

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the Crime Victims Assistance Unit (CVAU), within the Special Victims Division, provides supportive services to victims of crime in the Bronx. The CVAU is currently seeking a well-qualified Crime Victim Advocate to assist survivors of crimes including Domestic Violence. The Advocate will aid victims of crimes, including domestic violence, in crisis intervention, advocacy, and assistance in filing a claim for victim compensation through the NYS Office of Victim Services, navigation through the court system, court accompaniment, and referrals for other services.

Job Responsibilities: Interview crime victims and their family to determine needs. Connect victims, witnesses and their families with concrete and therapeutic services. Explain Criminal Justice process to clients. Assist with Orders of Protection and Registration for notification of Inmate's 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. All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements 1. 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 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

City of New York

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