Bilingual Advocate, Crime Victims and Advocacy Support Services Program

Bilingual Advocate, Crime Victims and Advocacy Support Services Program Westchester Jewish Community Services Overview Description WJCS is hiring! If working alongside a team of caring professionals interests you, apply now!

Details about this exciting opportunity:

Full-Time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Advocate for our brand-new Crime Victim and Advocacy Support Services program. This role will provide advocacy and support services to survivors of violence in the CVASS program.

Compensation:

$40,000 - $52,000, depending on level of education. What WJCS has to offer you: Sign-On Bonus. Generous PTO, Comprehensive Health Benefits and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan. On-Going Professional Training and Development. Employee Assistance and Referral Program. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 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.

If you have the following:

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Driver's License and access to reliable transportation required. Prior experience working with victims of crime.

And Attributes:

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. Then we are excited to receive your application! Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)? Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need. We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10603