Crime Victim Advocate - CVAB
Crime Victim Advocate - CVAB
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Job Description
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 BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Crime Victim Advocate-CVAB.
Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties include but not limited to:
- Provide crisis and emotional support to victims/witnesses involved in Domestic Violence cases specifically Intimate Partner Violence.
- Connect victims witnesses and their families to concrete and therapeutic services.
- Explain the Criminal Justice process to clients and provide continued support throughout the process.
- Assist with Orders of Protection and Registration for notification of Inmates release.
- Assist clients with the completion and filing of victim compensation claims with the State Office of Victim Services.
- Connect victims and witnesses to concrete resources.
- 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.
- Perform any other assigned duties requested by the direct supervisor or other CVAB managing staff.
The available shifts for this position are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and 10 am to 6 pm.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Qualifications :
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.
Additional Information :
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
