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Advocate Jobs in Valley Stream, NY

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Staten Island, NY30+ days ago

$60,000–$65,000 Per Year

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Master's or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, victim advocacy, or a closely related field; supplemented by 3-5 years of experience in social work, counseling, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Master's or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, victim advocacy, or a closely related field supplemented by 3-5 years of experience in social work, counseling, or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Queens, NY30+ days ago

$25.83–$26.37 Per Hour
Part-time

li>Act as a point of contact for hate crime cases and gun violence cases within the precinct, collaborating closely with NYPD personnel, such as the Gun Violence Strategies Partnership (GVSP) and NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force, as well as city agencies including the NYC Human Rights Commission.

Collaborate closely with police officers and detectives to ensure timely, coordinated and effective support for all victims of crime; establish and maintain strong working relationships with all precinct personnel to deliver quality services to all victims of crime.

New York, NY30+ days ago

$25.83–$26.37 Per Hour
Part-time

Staten Island, NY30+ days ago

$25.83–$26.37 Per Hour
Part-time

Brooklyn, NY30+ days ago

$25.83–$26.37 Per Hour
Part-time

Bronx, NY30+ days ago

$25.83–$26.37 Per Hour
Part-time

NY13 days ago

$70,000–$75,000 Per Year

li>Provide criminal/civil justice advocacy and support services in orientation and accompaniment for the making of police reports, forensic medical exams, interviews, court filings and hearings (including injunctions/orders of protection), and all facets of the trial process (including depositions, trial, victim impacted statements, sentencing, release procedures).

As part of the 24-hour on-call rotation, the Survivor Advocate is required to report to campus, hospital emergency departments, law enforcement agencies, court houses, etc., on short notice and for extended periods of time in response to emergency and critical incidents related to incidents of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and abuse.

Brooklyn, NY30+ days ago

$26.37–$28.57 Per Hour
Part-time

li>Ensure protection of survivor’s rights as a victim of sexual assault;

Help with applying for compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services (OVS);

Coordinate community resources for victims of sexual assault, including linkages to other providers as needed;

Develop and maintain strong relationships with advocate agencies in the sexual assault field; including borough-based sexual assault meetings with partner agencies in the field;

Provide information and referral for victims for services such as shelter, mental health treatment, medical care, and other entitlements;

Provide emergency practical assistance for victims including transportation and food vouchers;

Work collaboratively with police officers and detectives in order to effectively provide assistance to victims;

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;

Participate in cross-training or other education opportunities with NYPD relevant to investigation, victim advocacy, and service provision;

Conduct community presentations;

Attend relevant training, workshops and seminars, including sexual assault related task force meetings to ensure strong partnerships with local community-based organizations;

Work with family members, caregivers and friends of the survivor as needed, and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Participate in New York State 40-hour certification training for advocates who provide support for sexual assault victims;

Provide client centered trauma-informed services for victims of sexual assault who come to the NYPD SVD seeking assistance;

Conduct visits to a victim’s home with SVD detectives to assist victims as needed;

Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to victims experiencing sexual assault;

Conduct client centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs for safety, privacy, and sense of agency;

Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening;

Advocate with NYPD SVD personnel that may include keeping a victim apprised of an NYPD investigation;

Provide criminal justice advocacy and support in the initial phases of the criminal justice process that may include linkages to prosecutors;

Provide brief trauma mental health intervention, and coordination with other providers for on-going clinical care;

Provide accompaniment with detectives to hospitals, interviews, court, or other sites such as the victim’s home to provide support;

Forest Hills, NY30+ days ago

$26.37–$28.57 Per Hour
Part-time