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Job Description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Elder Abuse Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

- Provide immediate crisis support to elderly crime victims, including emotional support, advocacy, counseling, and safety assessments.

- Assist with completing OVS applications and benefits, ensuring victims understand their rights and have access to vital resources.

- Educate elderly victims about scams and frauds targeting their age group, offering preventative strategies, and reporting mechanisms.

- Maintain regular communication with primary and secondary victims and their families to assess evolving needs and provide ongoing support.

- Accompany clients to court proceedings, offering guidance and emotional support throughout the legal process.

- Conduct presentations to community members, senior centers, and organizations on elder abuse, victims' rights, and fraud prevention.

- Participate in local meetings, task forces, and coalitions to represent the program and foster stronger community partnerships.

- Build and sustain working relationships with Assistance District Attorney’s, internal CVAB programs, law enforcement, Adult Protective Services, senior-serving organizations, and other stakeholders in the elder justice field.

- Develop and evaluate individualized case plans to meet clients' short- and long-term goals, identifying barriers and updating plans as needed.

- Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated response to client needs.

- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential case documentation, including client records, case plans, daily logs, and statistical reports.

- Submit required reports, program updates, and data to supervisors to ensure compliance with organizational and funder requirements.

- Report to supervisory staff for guidance, case conferencing, and performance feedback.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 70,022.00

Salary Max: $ 70,022.00