Victims Counselor

Delaware Opportunities, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. in New York seeks a full-time Victims Counselor/Advocate to provide trauma-informed services for victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. The role emphasizes advocacy, accompaniment, education, referrals, and client safety.

Responsibilities include medical/legal advocacy, information/referrals, navigating systems, and outreach education as needed. Excellent documentation and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, gender studies, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in human services or social work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently with professionalism and integrity.
• Experience with outreach education and public speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy services to victims of crime.
• Offer medical and legal advocacy, accompaniment, and support.
• Provide information and referrals to appropriate community services.
• Assist clients in navigating systems and accessing needed resources.
• Participate in outreach education and public speaking as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation.
• Follow program guidelines and agency policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma-informed advocacy

Public speaking

Documentation

Communication

Independent professionalism

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, gender studies, or a related field

Job description

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a full-time Victims Counselor / Advocate to provide trauma-informed services to victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. This role involves advocacy, accompaniment, education, and referrals, with a focus on empowering clients and supporting their safety and well-being.

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy services to victims of crime;
• Offer medical and legal advocacy, accompaniment, and support;
• Provide information and referrals to appropriate community services;
• Assist clients in navigating systems and accessing needed resources;
• Participate in outreach education and public speaking as needed;
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation;
• Follow program guidelines and agency policies;
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, gender studies, or a related field;and/or
• Four years of experience in human services or social work;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to work independently with professionalism and integrity;
• Experience with outreach education and public speaking preferred;

Schedule & Pay:

• Full-time, weekends may be required
• 35 hours per week

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cassandra Spatafora at [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Delaware Opportunities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.