Men of Color Advocate

• Direct engagement with men of color victims, witnesses, and their families including explaining the criminal justice system, connecting them with services, conducting outreach and follow up calls; maintaining on-going contact to ensure they are receiving support and services.
• Conduct heavy volume of follow up calls and maintain on-going contact to ensure survivors, witnesses and families of all crimes are receiving support and services.
• Additionally, the advocate will provide support services to all crime victims, witnesses and families impacted by crime prosecuted by the New York County District Attorney’s Office.
• Explain criminal justice system and provide case information.
• Assist with emergency safety planning.
• Act as liaison with all victims and the assigned Assistant District Attorney throughout the Criminal Justice process.
• Ensure all victims, witnesses, and their families are connected with SSB concrete and therapeutic services.
• Assist with orders of protection, supporting depositions, and registration for notification of inmate release.
• Provide support and accompaniment during Criminal Justice proceedings.
• Develop best practices and guidance materials for DANY on engaging men of color.
• Participate in community presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required by candidate’s start date.

• Demonstrated experience supporting and working with men of color required.
• Experience working with the criminal justice system preferred.
• Proficiency developing and presenting on best practices in the social services sector preferred.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals a plus.
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, victim advocacy, or a closely related field; supplemented by 3-5 years of experience in social work, counseling, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
• Thorough knowledge of: Crime victim advocacy, criminal justice system procedures and methods; post-traumatic crisis intervention; recordkeeping techniques.
• Experience in program evaluation, conducting needs assessments, developing, and enhancing community collaborations.
• Bilingual Spanish.
• American Sign Language (ASL).
• Ability to handle and resolve emergency situations, assist victims in trauma either in person or over the phone while maintaining composure.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, oral, and written communications skills.
• Ability to foster good working relationship within the community and with external community-based agencies.

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

• Overtime may be required, including nights and weekends.

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.