Victim Advocate

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to crime victims and their families.
• Accompany victims to court when necessary.
• Assess the urgency of victim’s needs in collaboration with agency staff and seek immediate assistance for issues affecting victim’s safety.
• Maintain contact with victims throughout the duration of the criminal case and link them with appropriate community services.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level