Victim Services Advocate/Educator

Cayuga Counseling Services • Auburn, NY

17d

About The Position

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. in Auburn, NY is seeking a Victim Services Advocate/Educator to provide a comprehensive range of victim services including crisis counseling assessments and intakes, information/referrals, personal advocacy and emergency assistance to victims of crime in Cayuga County as well as provide education and awareness programming on domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in the community. Paid On call, crisis hotline coverage is required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human services or related field.
• Equivalent experience working with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence or child abuse is prefered.
• Familiarity with sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence as well as knowledge of the effects of trauma.
• Strong communication skills and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and advocacy and crisis services for victims of crime including victims of sexual assault, child sexual abuse and domestic violence and those served through our Child Advocacy Center.
• Complete Danger Assessments with victims of domestic violence served through the program.
• Provide direct services to crime victims including crisis intervention services, safety planning, advocacy services, crime victim rights information, emergency transportation, short-term childcare services, referrals for temporary housing/shelter and security measures, assistance in participating in criminal justice proceedings, referrals and accompaniment to forensic medical examinations, law enforcement accompaniment and other services as needed.
• Accompany victims/ families to court and provide ongoing crisis intervention throughout the criminal process.
• Provide status updates to victims.
• Provide referrals to community resources, counseling, and victims' compensation information.
• Assist victims with filing Victim Compensation Claims through the Office of Victim Services Document services per the funding and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain case files and all necessary documentation in a neat, clear and concise manner.
• Create, schedule and facilitate ongoing outreach activities for program and service awareness.
• Provide services on Cayuga Community College campuses and provide presentations to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide coverage for the crisis hotline on a rotating basis.
• Attend staff team meetings and participate in case conferences.
• Participate on the Child Abuse Multi-Disciplinary Team and various other MDT'S in the community.
• Provide outreach and promote awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
• Any and all other tasks necessary for the successful operation of the program.
• Attend community meetings as requested by management Preform related work as required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year.
• 48 Hours of wellness time (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used any time you feel you need some time for yourself.
• 96 hours of sick time annually, (accruing 8 hours per month)
• Ten Paid Holidays (includes one floating holiday)
• Agency sponsored life and dental insurance for employees, family plans are also available.
• 6 different health insurances plans to choose from to fit your needs
• Sabbatical: After 5 years of service, you are eligible for 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF that does not go against your other PTO.
• 403B retirement savings
• EEO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree