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Safe Horizons Seeks Crime Victim Assistance Program Advocate (NYC)

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Our Vision:

Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence. We will lead the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence.

Our Mission:

Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.

Summary:

Safe Horizon is the nation’s largest victims’ assistance organization. The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) is a joint program of Safe Horizon and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) that will assign advocates to every police precinct and Police Service Area (PSA) citywide. Safe Horizon’s Crime Victim Assistance Program works in collaboration with the New York City Police Department, community based organizations, the District Attorney’s Office, Criminal/Family/Supreme Courts, and other agencies in order to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and crime. Safe Horizon staff provides information and referrals, assistance navigating the criminal justice process, court orientation and advocacy with the District Attorney’s Office as well as Judges, the Police Department, and other organizations on behalf of the client.

Essential Job Functions:

The Safe Horizon CVAP floater advocate works in any precinct in N.Y.C where there is an advocate vacancy. The floater advocate partners with police personnel to provide outreach to victims who have filed reports to the precinct or PSA. The floater advocate works with all victims of crime who seek assistance from the NYPD. The crime victim advocate will also be available to work with victims of domestic violence who have filed reports to the precinct on an as needed basis. The floater advocate’s responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Attempt to reach by phone and mail victims who have filed reports with the precinct or PSA with a specific focus on victims of violent felony crimes and those victims who have filed reports two or more reports in the previous 12 months;

  • Work with victims of crime who come to the precinct or PSA seeking assistance;
  • Conduct home visits with officers and detectives to assist victims as needed;
  • Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to victims experiencing crime;
  • Conduct client centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs;
  • Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening;
  • Advocate with NYPD personnel that may include keeping a victim apprised of an NYPD investigation;
  • Provide criminal justice advocacy that may include court accompaniment;
  • Advocate for victims for public benefits they may be entitled to;
  • Help with applying for compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services (OVS);
  • Coordinate community resources for crime victims;
  • Provide information and referral for victims for services such as shelter, mental health treatment, medical care, and other entitlements;
  • Conduct Four week follow up to all crime victims to ensure efficiency of services;
  • Provide emergency practical assistance for victims including transportation and food vouchers;
  • Work collaboratively with police officers in order to effectively provide assistance to victims;
  • Collect data, track the history of crimes, and prepare monthly reports;
  • Perform data entry into a computerized record keeping system and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely case records and statistics;
  •  Advocate with Family and Criminal Court staff for victims;
  • Conduct training with police personnel;
  • Conduct community presentations;
  • Attend relevant training, workshops and seminars;
  • Work with other victims of domestic violence as needed; and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, be assertive and well organized
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a precinct or PSA setting

Required skills: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent training and experience. Graduate degree preferred

 Qualifications:

  • Two years’ experience in crime victim service delivery (or other relevant experience) preferred
  • Basic knowledge of crime victim and domestic violence issues
  • Knowledge of the police and criminal justice system helpful

Other:

  • FT Full Time
  • Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, flexibility of work schedule preferred, 35 hours/week
  • Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records
  • Bilingual ability may be required to meet individual precinct/community linguistic needs

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply

Safe Horizon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals and endeavors to hire individuals of diverse races, colors, creeds, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, national origins and disabilities, as well citizen, marital, protected veteran and HIV statuses.

How To Apply

https://safehorizon.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=814

Apply online via the following link: https://safehorizon.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=814