Crime Victim Advocate - Spanish Speaking Suffolk County District Attorney's OfficeCrime Victim Advocate - Spanish SpeakingHauppauge, NYContacts victims, witnesses and employers by telephone and/or letter concerning pre-trial, hearing and trial times, cancellations, grand jury summonses, subpoenas and disposition of cases; Escorts victims and witnesses to and from trial; attends case from pre- trial hearing through verdict and sentencing; Answers calls and inquiries concerning case information; explains all hearing and trial procedures; Writes and sends follow-up letters of notification when necessary; Recovers evidence from trial that should be returned to the victim/witness; Performs general clerical activities such as filing and telephone coverage; Arranges for interpreters, transportation, baby-sitters, travel plans and lodging accommodations for victims and witnesses. Good knowledge of the structure, organization and procedures of the criminal court system; good knowledge of the structure, organization and procedures of the District Attorney's office; working knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing; ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with victims, witnesses, supervisors, fellow employees and the general public; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good powers of observation and perception; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Queens Safe Horizon, Inc.Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - QueensQueens, NY$25.83–$26.37 / hourPart timeAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Manhattan Safe Horizon, Inc.Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - ManhattanNew York, NY$25.83–$26.37 / hourPart timeAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Bronx Safe Horizon, Inc.Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - BronxBronx, NY$25.83–$26.37 / hourPart timeAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Brooklyn Safe Horizon, Inc.Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - BrooklynBrooklyn, NY$25.83–$26.37 / hourPart timeAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Brooklyn Safe Horizon BrandCrime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - BrooklynBrooklyn, New YorkAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Bronx Safe Horizon BrandCrime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - BronxBronx, New YorkAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Manhattan Safe Horizon BrandCrime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - ManhattanNew York, New YorkAct 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.
Crime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - Queens Safe Horizon BrandCrime Victim Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - QueensQueens, New YorkAct 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.
Senior SVD Advocate - Brooklyn Safe Horizon, Inc.Senior SVD Advocate - BrooklynBrooklyn, NY$26.37–$28.57 / hourPart timeEnsure 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;
Senior SVD Advocate - Queens Safe Horizon, Inc.Senior SVD Advocate - QueensForest Hills, NY$26.37–$28.57 / hourPart timeEnsure 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;
Senior SVD Advocate - Brooklyn Safe Horizon BrandSenior SVD Advocate - BrooklynBrooklyn, New YorkEnsure 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;
Senior SVD Advocate - Queens Safe Horizon BrandSenior SVD Advocate - QueensForest Hills, New YorkEnsure 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;