Manager, CVAP - Brooklyn

Summary:

The Crime Victim Advocate Program (CVAP) is a joint program of Safe Horizon and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) that will assign advocates to every police precinct and Police Service Area (PSA) citywide.

The Safe Horizon CVAP manager will provide supervision for approximately eight crime victim and domestic violence victim advocates working in approximately four precincts. The manager will develop relationships with precinct personnel and meet with them on a regular basis to ensure the precincts ‘and the community’s needs are being met.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
• Hire advocates to work in precincts and PSAs;
• Ensure advocates are bilingual and bi-cultural as needed to meet individual precinct/community linguistic needs;
• Oversee training of advocates to ensure they have skills and knowledge to work with all victims of crime;
• Conduct regular visits to precincts and PSAs;
• Provide ongoing and regular individual and group supervision to address cases, professional development, vicarious trauma and self-care;
• Conduct observations of advocates’ work with victims and provide relevant feedback;
• Provide support to advocates as they intervene in difficult cases;
• Monitor contractual obligations;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with precinct level supervisors;
• Meet with NYPD personnel on a regular and as needed basis;
• Plan and hold quarterly meetings with advocates and precinct personnel;
• Conduct training with police officers;
• Conduct community presentations on relevant victimization issues and dynamics;
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures;
• Represent the program to outside agencies and at public forums in the precinct and PSA communities;
• Prepare various reports and statistical data; and
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in crime victim service delivery; one year as an advocate in the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) meets this requirement
• A minimum of two years of management experience helpful
• Knowledge of the police and criminal justice system helpful
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent training and experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent interpersonal skills, be assertive and well organized
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Understanding of victims’ needs and resources available

Other:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility in hours to ensure availability for staff working evenings

CVAP staff will be given priority consideration

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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