Location and Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently seeking a full-time Advocate for our new Crime Victims and Advocacy Support Services Program. Under the Advocate Supervisor, the Advocate will provide advocacy and support services to survivors of violence in the CVASS program.

WJCS, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1943 and has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester county. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Westchester.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in linkages to services and provide resources to victims.
• Accompaniment to court, medical appointment and hearings with law enforcement.
• Assistance with accessing public benefits.
• Submitting documentation to obtain billing for services rendered.
• Providing on-call coverage for afterhours hotline.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bilingual English-Spanish required.
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation required.
• Prior experience working with victims of crime.
• Strong awareness of emotional needs of crime victims: assessments and coordination of referrals for clinical work in partnership with TLC.
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Knowledge of resources available to crime victims.
• Ability to assess for safety and create safety plans.

Salary Ranges:

• Candidates with a High School Diploma: $40,000 - $42,000/year.

Some of our benefits include:

• Sign On Bonus.
• Generous PTO and Comprehensive Health Benefits.
• Defined Pension Plan and 403(b) Plan.
• And more...

At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation - we show it every day in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded throughout our system. We value you, your growth and your contributions.

Visit our home on the web at www.wjcs.com.

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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