Job Description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Bureau seeks a Sexual Assault Crime Victim’s Advocate to provide survivors with trauma-informed support services. The position will entrust a trained advocate with assisting sexual assault victims through the initial disclosure process and follow-up interviews. The Sexual Assault Crime Victim’s Advocate will also assist the survivor in navigating the process and procedures of the criminal justice system. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; nonetheless, crisis and supportive services are provided.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Interview sexual assault crime victims and their family to determine needs.
Connect victims, witnesses and their families with concrete and therapeutic services.
Explain Criminal Justice process to clients.
Assist with Orders of Protection and Registration for notification of Inmate’s release.
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.
All other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree is required by the candidate’s start date
Fluent Spanish speaker strongly preferred
Past advocacy experience is strongly preferred
Knowledge of the neighborhoods and population of Bronx County is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced non, structured environment.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of the neighborhoods, resources, and population of Bronx County
Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population.
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.