Men of Color Advocate

Job Description

Division / Unit : Survivor Services Bureau

Position Title : Men of Color Advocate

Civil Service Title : Community Associate

Salary Range : $58,329 - $58,329

Job Description :

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening in its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB) for a Men of Color Advocate. In this position the Men of Color Advocate will provide a full range of services to victims of crime who are men of color as well as all crime victims, witnesses, and their families. These services may include short term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, best practice development and case support. Services will be provided in different office locations, such as the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office, and / or the Washington Heights office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 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.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, all candidates must possess the following :

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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.

About Us

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts.

Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.

Salary : $58,329