Forest Hills, New York30+ days ago
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;