Company Description
Job Description
The New York City Law Department's Family Court Division is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Victim Advocate. In prosecuting juvenile delinquency cases, the Family Court Division's Juvenile Delinquency Prosecution Unit seeks to ensure that those youth who commit delinquent acts are held accountable for their misconduct and receive appropriate services. The Family Court system is focused on rehabilitation.
The victim advocate, under supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment, will perform work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and / or evaluation of community development programs as well as victim services and safety planning. The selected candidate will perform duties including but not limited to :
The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following preferred skills :
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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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Family Advocate • Staten Island, NY, United States