Arraignment Victim Liaison Job at NYC Careers
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit (CVAU), within the Special Victims Division, provides supportive services to victims of crime in the Bronx.
The Early Victim Engagement (EVE) Project aims to contact complainant/witnesses in domestic violence cases immediately after the defendant has interacted with the criminal justice system. The Arraignment Victim Liaison (AVL) will be a member of the Office Crime Victims Advocate Unit (CVAU) and the Special Victims Division, and will report directly to the Arraignment Victim Liaison Supervisor (AVLS), under the overall authority of the Director of CVAU. The AVL will work as part of a team and will work closely with other members of CVAU, the Office’s Domestic Violence (DV) Bureau, the Bronx Family Justice Center (BxFJC), and the EVE Project Director at the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work within the arraignment parts at Bronx Criminal Court.
Review all incoming domestic violence case files and highlight important case information to the arraignment prosecutor.
Post-arraignment, the AVL makes multiple telephone calls to reach each victim to provide them with the bail conditions, information regarding Orders of Protection, any other important criminal case information.
During the phone call the AVL provides accurate criminal justice information, supportive listening, and linkage to CVAU and/or the BxFJC.
Update and input all information into BXDA’s Office electronic EVE database.
Compile accurate and comprehensive monthly data reports.
Attend regular EVE Project Team meetings.
Other tasks as requested by the AVLS and the supervisory staff of CVAU or DV.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Baccalaureate degree and (2) years of related experience preferred, or a high school diploma with five (5) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.
Past advocacy experience through internships helpful
Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments, detailed oriented, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Maintain strict confidentiality and handle matters in a discreet manner when necessary.
Willingness to learn, and a proven or developing commitment to working with victims of domestic violence in a sensitive and non-judgmental way
Spanish speaking preferred
The Early Victim Engagement (EVE) Project aims to contact complainant/witnesses in domestic violence cases immediately after the defendant has interacted with the criminal justice system. The Arraignment Victim Liaison (AVL) will be a member of the Office Crime Victims Advocate Unit (CVAU) and the Special Victims Division, and will report directly to the Arraignment Victim Liaison Supervisor (AVLS), under the overall authority of the Director of CVAU. The AVL will work as part of a team and will work closely with other members of CVAU, the Office’s Domestic Violence (DV) Bureau, the Bronx Family Justice Center (BxFJC), and the EVE Project Director at the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work within the arraignment parts at Bronx Criminal Court.
Review all incoming domestic violence case files and highlight important case information to the arraignment prosecutor.
Post-arraignment, the AVL makes multiple telephone calls to reach each victim to provide them with the bail conditions, information regarding Orders of Protection, any other important criminal case information.
During the phone call the AVL provides accurate criminal justice information, supportive listening, and linkage to CVAU and/or the BxFJC.
Update and input all information into BXDA’s Office electronic EVE database.
Compile accurate and comprehensive monthly data reports.
Attend regular EVE Project Team meetings.
Other tasks as requested by the AVLS and the supervisory staff of CVAU or DV.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Baccalaureate degree and (2) years of related experience preferred, or a high school diploma with five (5) years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, civic or community organization.
Past advocacy experience through internships helpful
Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments, detailed oriented, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Maintain strict confidentiality and handle matters in a discreet manner when necessary.
Willingness to learn, and a proven or developing commitment to working with victims of domestic violence in a sensitive and non-judgmental way
Spanish speaking preferred
Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Additional Information
Spanish speaking preferred
Note: Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the selected candidates will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Note: Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the selected candidates will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
To Apply
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Hours/Shift
Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat, 12PM-8PM
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
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