JOB SUMMARY:

The Crime Victims Assistance Unit provides supportive services that include: crisis intervention, advocacy, individual and group therapy for the primary victim as well as family members, and assistance in filing a claim for victim compensation through the NYS Office of Victim Services. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit also helps victims, witnesses and their families navigate their way through the court system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

2. Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

    

   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Interview crime victims and their family to determine needs.

• Explain Criminal Justice process to clients.

• 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

   

  PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A baccalaureate degree preferred OR a High School diploma/GED and 2 years prior work experience

• Fluent Spanish speaker strongly preferred

• B.S.W. preferred

• Past advocacy experience through internships helpful

• Knowledge of the neighborhoods and population of Bronx County preferred

• Ability to work in a fast paced non structured environment.
  
  Job posted until: Filled
  
  The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion