Victim Advocate - Family Court

Job Description

The New York City Law Department’s Family Court Division is seeking a qualified candidates for the position of Victim Advocate. In prosecuting juvenile delinquency cases, the Family Court Division's Juvenile Delinquency Prosecution Unit seeks to ensure that those youth who commit delinquent acts are held accountable for their misconduct and receive appropriate services. The Family Court system is focused on rehabilitation.

The victim advocate, under supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment, will perform work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and/or evaluation of community development programs as well as victim services and safety planning. The selected candidate will perform duties including but not limited to:

- Act as a continuing source of support for victims throughout the pendency of a juvenile delinquency case;

- Work closely with victims on all types of cases including Famil...