Victim Advocate

City of New York•New York, NY

3d•$57,428 - $57,428•Onsite

About The Position

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is seeking a Victim Advocate to assist crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system. This role involves providing trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy throughout the duration of investigations and prosecutions. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, demonstrate good judgment, and maintain a high level of professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social work or related field, i.e. Psychology or counseling.
Three years of direct work experience in the field of victim services.
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.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

Able to work independently, be assertive, highly organized, detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgment.
Organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to crime victims and their families.
When necessary accompany victims to court.
In collaboration with agency staff, assess the urgency of victim’s needs and seek immediate assistance for those issues affecting victim’s safety.
Be accessible and maintain contact with victims throughout the duration of the criminal case and make efforts to link victims with appropriate services in the community.
Assist victims with obtaining counseling and social work services as necessary.
Case management.
Conduct outreach and trainings related to working with crime victims.
Perform other related duties as necessary.