What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate (Bilingual Spanish) position at Victim Witness Services of South Philadelphia?
Objectives: To provide direct services to crime victims, witnesses and their family members in South Philadelphia.
Primary Responsibilities
· Assist victims in filing Victim Compensation Assistance Program claims.
· Advocate for the needs of victims with medical providers, creditors, employers and various social service agencies.
· Act as a liaison between the victim and the Police Department, the District Attorney’s office, Restorative Justice processes or other social service agencies.
· Staff preliminary hearings in South Philadelphia providing support services to victims i.e. support counseling, information about the criminal justice system, safety planning.
· Provide follow-up support services to victims after hearings including emergency service referrals, support counseling and trial accompaniment.
· Provide Immigration Assistance, Interpreter Services and Assistance with Victim Impact Statements, as needed.
· Offer home visiting for victims unable to come into the office.
· Provide public presentations to identify crime victims.
· Keep comprehensive statistics on all of the above services.
· Participate in PCCD, diversity and other appropriate trainings.
· Develop and maintain professional relationships with court, police, community groups, social service and agency employees.
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Full time position
· Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
· Minimum high school diploma, college preferred.
· Enjoy working in a diverse community
· Organized and detail oriented
· Able to work independently/collaboratively
· Excellent communication skills
· Computer skills--Microsoft Office
Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,170.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,170