JOB SUMMARY:

The Rape Crisis Program seeks to aid sexual assault survivors immediately after a sexual assault has occurred in an effort to lessen the long term effects of sexual assault. The sexual assault advocate will reach out and meet with survivors, make an assessment and devise a plan in place that responds to the needs of the survivor. As this program is positioned in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, the Rape/Sexual Assault Victim Advocate will assist the survivor in navigating the process and procedures within the criminal justice system. However, services are not only provided when there is an arrest, services are not contingent upon arrest. Crisis and supportive services are provided nonetheless. The Rape/Sexual Assault Victim Advocate will be a member of the Crime Victims Assistance Unit (CVAU) a subdivision of the Special Victims Division, and will report directly to the Senior Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, under the overall authority of the Director of CVAU. The Rape/Sexual; Assault Victim Advocate will work as part of a team and will work closely with other members of CVAU and the Child Abuse Sex Crimes Bureau
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, orientation on criminal justice process, victim’s entitlements and prepares letters

2. Maintains follow-up contact, providing ongoing services and plans for short and long term goals

3. Maintains and submits accurate and timely work logs, client records and statistical reports

   JOB RESPONSABILITIES:

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

4. Contact victims, scheduling appointments, conduct assessments and provide ongoing therapy as needed

5. Referrals to appropriate services and ongoing collaboration with other professionals

6. Has frequent contact with Assistant District Attorneys and other professionals to meet client needs

7. Attends taskforce meetings, Information Fairs, and other meetings as directed

8. All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/PREFERRED SKILLS:

9. A baccalaureate degree preferred or a high school diploma with two (2) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization

10. Fluent Spanish speaker preferred

11. Past advocacy experience with rape and sexual assault victims

12. Knowledge of the neighborhoods and population of Bronx County preferred

13. Familiarity with general court services and functions preferred

14. Ability to work in a fast-paced high volume professional environment

Post Until: Filled

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion