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Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Advocacy Specialist - Victim Services in Johnstown, New York
At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Picture yourself here: We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services -- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.
When you join PPGNY as a Victim Services Specialist you will be responsible for assisting survivors in dealing with the immediate and long-term impact of victimization. The specialist will be subject to call-out to assist in providing immediate crisis intervention to victims and witnesses of crime.
Additional responsibilities include:
Provide crisis intervention, emotional support and guidance, advocacy services to sexual assault survivors and victims of crime as needed
Assist in developing and/or coordinating supportive activities to individuals and groups
Carry out medical, criminal justice, and personal accompaniment services when requested and/or needed
Supply advocacy services when requested and/or needed
Provide direct service duties like staffing the 24-hour hotline and assisting with support groups
Help develop initial case plans and ongoing strategies for advocacy
Provide assistance in completing crime victim applications
Maintain DOH Rape Crisis Counselor/Advocate certification via successful completion of mandatory continuing education hours
Keep service data, create reports about funded projects, and meet other project objectives according to grant specifications
Perform other duties as assigned within a team-based work environment
Inform key professional groups in the community about available services for crime victims including Develop cooperative working relationships with other agencies and organizations
Facilitate sexual assault prevention education to children, adolescents, and adults in schools, colleges and community-based organizations
You have:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization such as social work, psychology, counseling or women’s studies. Relevant experience may serve in place of academic requirements
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and case management responsibilities; human behavior and needs at times of crime and crisis; behavioral health, social services, and other community resources; the criminal justice system, NYS Criminal Code, and Rights of victims, police department operations, policies, and procedures
Work in community, external agencies & organizations
Flexible schedule necessary: evening and/or weekend work may be required
Valid NYS Driver’s License with use of personal vehicle is required.
Ability to travel is required
What makes you stand out:
- Bilingual- Spanish/English