Crime Victim Advocate

Westchester Jewish Community Services • Full-time • White Plains, NY, US • $50k - $52k / year • 1m ago

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently seeking a full-time Advocate for our Crime Victims Advocacy Support Services Program (CVASSP). Under the Advocate Supervisor, this role will provide advocacy and support services to survivors of violence in the CVASS program. The salary range is $50,000-$52,000.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Assisting in linkages to services and provide resources to victims.
Accompaniment to court, medical appointment and hearings with law enforcement.
Assistance with accessing public benefits.
Submitting documentation to obtain billing for services rendered.
Providing on-call coverage for afterhours hotline
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation required.
Prior experience working with victims of crime.
Strong awareness of emotional needs of crime victims: assessments and coordination of referrals for clinical work in partnership with TLC.
Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills.
Knowledge of resources available to crime victims.
Ability to assess for safety and create safety plans.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

What WJCS Has To Offer You

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
Ongoing Professional Development and Training
Employee Assistance Program
Disability and life insurance

At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation - we show it every day in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded throughout our system. We value you, your growth and your contributions.

WJCS is an equal opportunity employer

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