- Conduct counseling/therapy sessions in either individual and/or group setting as well as mental health evaluation and concrete needs assessments to survivors of all crimes who identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander, witnesses, and their families.
- Additionally, the AAPI Victim Specialist will provide therapeutic support to all crime victims, witnesses and families impacted by crime prosecuted by the New York County District Attorney's Office.
- Conduct crisis intervention interviews and assist with safety planning.
- Direct engagement with all 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.
- Provide victim support and court accompaniment throughout the criminal justice process. Act as a liaison between all victims, families, and Assistant District Attorneys and provide case status information.
- Follow up contact with all victims to monitor their connection to services.
- Ability to interact effectively with victims, witnesses, families, law enforcement officers and criminal justice personnel.
- Assist with a range of direct services such as crime victim compensation applications, emergency shelter placements; partner with SSB Advocates for additional concrete services.
- Collaborate with outside agencies to assist crime victims and facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Experience and comfort with facilitating presentations to community partners and DANY stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate up to date case files as well as maintain statistics.
- Will rotate and sit different office locations including the Downtown Office, Harlem Office and Washington Heights when assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in social work and License.
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and License.
- New York State LMSW/LCSW or LMHC.
- Experience working with domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Familiarity with the crime victims and/or criminal justice system.
- Written and oral fluency in Mandarin, or Cantonese, or Korean.
- ASL proficiency.
- SIFI certified/eligible a plus.
- Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to victim issues a must.
- Ability to handle high caseload and set priorities.
- Excellent engagement, crisis intervention, and assessment skills.
- Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.
- Shifts could vary between, 9 am - 5 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm.
- 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.
- 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
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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AAPI Victim Specialist - New York, United States - New York City, NY
Description
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an opening for an AAPI Victim Specialist in its Survivor Services Unit (SSB).
In this position the AAPI Victim Specialist is responsible for providing counseling and therapeutic services to assist crime victims, witnesses, and their families who identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander and all crime victims, witnesses, and their families.
These services may include short term counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, and court support.
Services will be provided in different office locations such as, the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office and/or the Washington Heights Office.
Candidate with fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese or Korean are strongly encouraged to apply.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
How to Apply:
Hours/Shift:
Additional Information:
Qualification Requirements
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
