JOB SUMMARY:

 The Early Victim Engagement (EVE) Project aims to contact complainant/witnesses in domestic violence cases immediately after the defendant has interacted with the criminal justice system. The Arraignment Victim Liaison (AVL) will be a member of the Office Crime Victims Advocate Unit (CVAU) and the Special Victims Division, and will report directly to the Arraignment Victim Liaison Supervisor (AVLS), under the overall authority of the Director of CVAU. The AVL will work as part of a team and will work closely with other members of CVAU, the Office’s Domestic Violence (DV) Bureau, the Bronx Family Justice Center (BxFJC), and the EVE Project Director at the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
2. Detail oriented
3. Strong communication and motivation skills
4. Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines
5. Maintain strict confidentiality and handle matters in a discreet manner when necessary.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

6. Work within the arraignment parts at Bronx Criminal Court.
7. Review all incoming domestic violence case files and highlight important case information to the arraignment prosecutor.
8. Post-arraignment, the AVL makes multiple telephone calls to reach each victim to provide them with the bail conditions, information regarding Orders of Protection, any other important criminal case information.
9. During the phone call the AVL provides accurate criminal justice information, supportive listening, and linkage to CVAU and/or the BxFJC.
10. Update and input all information into BXDA’s Office electronic EVE database.
11. Compile accurate and comprehensive monthly data reports.
12. Attend regular EVE Project Team meetings.
13. Other tasks as requested by the AVLS and the supervisory staff of CVAU or DV.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

14. Baccalaureate degree and (2) years of related experience preferred or a high school diploma with five (5) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.
15. Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments, detailed oriented, analytical, writing and communication skills.
16. Willingness to learn, and a proven or developing commitment to working with victims of domestic violence in a sensitive and non-judgmental way
17. Bilingual preferred

**Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the selected candidates will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

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