Crime Victim Advocate Homicide Specialist
Crime Victim Advocate Homicide Specialist
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Job Description
The Bronx District Attorneys Office is seeking a wellqualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAB) is seeking a homicide advocate to provide homicide survivors with initial and ongoing crisis intervention emotional support and advocacy through interactions with law enforcement the criminal justice system the medical examiners office and others as necessary. This position will report directly to the Deputy Director and Director for the Crime Victims Assistance Bureau.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview crime victims and their families to determine their needs.
Help homicide survivors navigate the Medical Examiners Office liaise with Bronx Homicide Detectives and explain the Criminal Justice system.
Assist clients with the completion of and filing of victim compensation claims with the State Office of Victim Services.
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.
Manage case data and related preparation and submission of statistical data.
Fieldwork is required.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Baccalaureate degree required/ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Past advocacy experience required.
Prior experience working with families after a homicide preferred.
Knowledge of the neighborhoods and population of Bronx County preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a discreet manner.
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and initiative.
Excellent customer service skills Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and Outlook.
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 :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
