Victim Advocate

Company: Crime Victims Center
Location: Syosset
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Victim Advocate for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & HT victims About Us The Crime Victims Center (CVC) is Long Island’s leading provider of trauma-informed support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We also serve as the region’s foremost resource for prevention education, delivering impactful programming to schools, communities, and professionals. Our comprehensive services include hotlines, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and support services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Through education and outreach, we work to prevent future victimization and foster safer, more informed communities. CVC partners closely with law enforcement and hospitals to provide immediate, on-site crisis response. Our Advocates and Rape Crisis Counselors (RCCs) deliver compassionate support in emergency departments for survivors of acute sexual assault. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to help restore and expand critical services for survivors in Nassau County, while strengthening victim support and prevention initiatives across Long Island. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring survivors receive the comprehensive, trauma-informed care they deserve. We’re seeking passionate professionals with a proven commitment to serving vulnerable populations—individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference and help shape the future of survivor-centered advocacy. GOAL: Provide compassionate trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support and the highest level of service to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to assist and support them while rebuilding their lives after a trauma. EXTENSIVE TRAINING IS PROVIDED RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer the CVC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline. Provide core support services, including: crisis intervention, advocacy, assistance filing ordders of protection, courtroom and medical accompaniment, criminal justice and family court advocacy, assistance obtaining reimbursement for expenses related to the crime, medical and legal referrals, and comprehensive referrals for needed services to rape and sexual assault victims, victims of domestic violence, and human trafficking You will be required to complete a minimum of a 40-hour RCC training and a Domestic Violence support services training before providing direct services. You will be on 24-hour call a maximum of two times per week and will be expected to answer the CVC Hotline and or provide sexual assault response services to victims in emergency departments. Educate all victims and the non-offending family members of their rights, eligibility for services and/or crime victim compensation, and on the criminal justice or family court process. Attend specialized trainings to become sensitive to the needs of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking victims. Maintain detailed and organized advocacy case files (electronic and hard copy) in accordance with advocacy policy and procedures manual and submit to random audits to ensure quality control. Complete daily entries into the agency CMS. MINIMUM EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree We provide the training to become a Certified Rape Crisis Counselor. Crisis intervention, experience with working with crime victims, and experience in the criminal justice process. Experience with criminal and family court procedures. Excellent research, telephone, interpersonal, and presentation skills (PowerPoint). The agency performs background checks, and applicants must submit to pre-hire and random drug testing. Excellent communication, public speaking, computer, and interpersonal skills needed. Analytical, self-starter, well organized. Highly motivated, rapid learner. Company Description The Crime Victims Center (CVC) is the leading provider of comprehensive trauma-informed victim support services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, all violent crime, and elderly, minor, and disabled victims of property crime. The CVC has transformed the delivery of comprehensive trauma-informed victim services for crime victims through its National Association of Counties award-winning referral process. In addition the organization provides sexual assault forensic examiner services and rape crisis counselor response for acute sexual assault victims who present at emergency departments. Our comprehensive services include hotlines, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and support services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Through education and outreach, we work to prevent future victimization and foster safer, more informed communities. CVC partners closely with law enforcement and hospitals to provide immediate, on-site crisis response. Our Advocates and Rape Crisis Counselors (RCCs) deliver compassionate support in emergency departments for survivors of acute sexual assault. Company Description The Crime Victims Center (CVC) is the leading provider of comprehensive trauma-informed victim support services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, all violent crime, and elderly, minor, and disabled victims of property crime. The CVC has transformed the delivery of comprehensive trauma-informed victim services for crime victims through its National Association of Counties award-winning referral process. In addition the organization provides sexual assault forensic examiner services and rape crisis counselor response for acute sexual assault victims who present at emergency departments.\r\n\r\nOur comprehensive services include hotlines, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and support services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Through education and outreach, we work to prevent future victimization and foster safer, more informed communities.\r\n\r\nCVC partners closely with law enforcement and hospitals to provide immediate, on-site crisis response. Our Advocates and Rape Crisis Counselors (RCCs) deliver compassionate support in emergency departments for survivors of acute sexual assault.

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