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Crime Victims Advocate
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- The focus of the CVAP Advocates is to provide Crime Victims (CVs) in Queens County with criminal justice support, assistance completing Office of Victim Services (OVS) applications, and provide emotional and crisis counseling.
- Utilizing motivational interviewing, person-centered, trauma informed, and crisis intervention techniques with crime victims.
- Assisting CVs with completing OVS claim applications and following up on the status of pending claims.
- Serving as a liaison for CVs with a variety of community-based organizations and government agencies for support services including but not limited to: dental, health, mental health, bio-hazardous services, NYCHA housing and VINE. Participating in support group meetings for CVs and their families.
- Qualification Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences and at least one year experience in crime victim services, crisis counseling, and/or criminal justice or equivalent education and/or experience required.
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