Crime Victim Advocate; General Advocate

Crime Victim General Advocate – BXDA

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. Pursuing justice with integrity, BXDA focuses on assisting crime victims while ensuring fairness to defendants and balancing punitive measures with restorative outcomes. BXDA has established a standard of excellence in representing the Bronx community and continues to grow stronger every day.

• Interview crime victims and their families to determine needs.
• Connect victims, witnesses, and families with concrete and therapeutic services.
• Explain the criminal‑justice process to clients.
• Assist with Orders of Protection and registration for notification of inmates’ release.
• Assist clients with completion and filing of victim‑compensation claims with the State Office of Victim Services.
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• Prepare letters and forms to assist with other entitlements.
• Advocate with public and private agencies.
• Escort clients to court and confer with Assistant District Attorneys.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High‑school graduation or equivalent and at least three years of community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the requirement above.

• Bi‑degree (any field) and two years of related experience.
  
  Willingness to learn and a proven or developing commitment to working sensitively and non‑judgmentally.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a pockets of a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, data analytic tools (e.g., Power BI), database query languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python/R), and prosecution case‑management systems.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures is preferred.
• Understanding of the criminal‑justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred.
• Excellent judgment, strong ethics, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Residency requirement:
City residency is not required for this position.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan‑forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary: $55,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time