Advocate - Crime Victims and Advocacy Support Services

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

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and prior experience working with victims of crime.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• 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.

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off 
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Agency-Paid Pension Plan 
• 403(b) Plan
• And more...

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. Visit our home on the web at www.wjcs.com.