Crime Victims Advocate

Overview The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is currently seeking Advocates to support our Crime Victims Advocate Program (CVAP). CVAP includes a team of seven in an office of over 700 staff. The focus of the CVAP Advocates is to provide Crime Victims (CVs) in Queens County with criminal justice support, assistance completing Office of Victim Services (OVS) applications, and provide emotional and crisis counseling. Responsibilities Outreach to CVs to offer them services through phone calls, home visits, tabling events, and other related methods. Utilizing motivational interviewing, person-centered, trauma-informed, and crisis intervention techniques with crime victims. Assisting CVs with completing OVS claim applications and following up on the status of pending claims. Meeting CVs in the community when appropriate. Serving as a liaison for CVs with a variety of community-based organizations and government agencies for support services including but not limited to: dental, health, mental health, biohazardous services, NYCHA housing and VINE. Participating in support group meetings for CVs and their families. Qualification Requirements Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences and at least one year experience in crime victim services, crisis counseling, and/or criminal justice or equivalent education and/or experience required. Must have a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Preferred Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in the areas described above, relevant licensure such as LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, and/or significant experience working with trauma victims. In addition seeking applicants that are bi-lingual in the following languages: Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, or Cantonese. Job Details Salary Range: $52,000 - $65,000 (Commensurate with experience) Comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, deferred compensation, NYC pension. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Queens District Attorney's Office