Court Advocate - Nassau County

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.

SUMMARY: The Court Advocate serves as a vital liaison between survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking in the Nassau County court system. This role ensures survivors are informed, supported, and empowered throughout legal proceedings. The Advocate will provide trauma-informed guidance, coordinate with legal professionals, and uphold the dignity and autonomy of each survivor. English and Spanish speaking preferred.

This position is part of a newly launched expansion of our multi-county survivor services agency, designed to fill a critical gap in Nassau County. The Advocate will work closely with law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court personnel to elevate survivor voices and promote justice with compassion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide court accompaniment and emotional support to survivors during legal proceedings
• Explain legal processes in accessible, trauma-informed language
• Advocate for survivor needs and preferences in coordination with attorneys and court staff
• Assist with filing orders of protection, victim impact statements, and other legal documents
• Maintain accurate, confidential case documentation and service records
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams as needed, including SAFE nurses, social workers, and law enforcement
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and community outreach
• Uphold survivor autonomy, safety, and confidentiality at all times
• Identify and address barriers to access, including language, transportation, and disability accommodations
• Support survivors in navigating post-court resources

All advocates provide 24-hour crisis intervention, in-person or virtual counseling, accompaniment to medical and other appointments or emergencies and or court 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

Answer and provide support on the agency chat, the 24-Hour Rape Crisis, and Domestic Violence hotlines during non-office hours for emergency crisis intervention and potential in-person response. You will be required to complete a minimum of a 40-hour RCC training prior to answering the hotline or providing in-person rape crisis response and Domestic Violence Liaison training.

You will be on 24-hour call a maximum of two times per week and will be expected to answer the CVC Hotline or provide sexual assault response services to victims in emergency departments.

Educate all victims and their 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, hate crime victims, all victims of violent crime and elderly, minor and disabled victims of all crime.

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.

Provide the supervisor with updated weekly and quarterly case status and case referral reports for entire caseload and initial each section. Submit to regular audits.

Coordinate with therapy program staff to maintain continuity of therapeutic services.

Participate in training as needed and record your participation in the training database. Provide up-to-date training to all non-advocacy staff that have telephone contact with any caller.

You will be required to learn and provide a PowerPoint presentation(s) training on a selected topic(s) as assigned to agency staff and/or for outreach.

Collaborate with the OVS Vocational Rehabilitation Unit

Complete crime victim telephone and comprehensive intakes on the phone, virtually, or in–person and make appropriate referrals for services, treatment, compensation, medical, legal, law enforcement, and social services. Provide referrals in a timely manner and follow up with victims for additional support.

Ensure all victims and non-offending family members are:

• counseled, and provided crisis intervention, emotional support, criminal justice advocacy, referrals and guidance
• educated about their right as crime victims
• educated about the criminal justice and/or family court process
• educated regarding available services (including medical, food, clothing, etc.) and provided multi-agency referrals (minimum 3) and provide assistance as needed.
• provided law enforcement referrals as needed
• provided courtroom and medical accompaniment as needed
• provided NYS and other state Victim Compensation program claim assistance and assistance in application for eligible reimbursements and assistance with VINE registration
• provided assistance in the preparation of Victim Impact Statements (using established format) and act as an intermediary between family and criminal justice and social service agencies (DA, PA, Probation, DSS, CSE in cases of sexual assault, provide information regarding sex offender registration.
• educated about reimbursement from NYS Office of Victims Services and provide assistance in completing application.

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• You will be on call a maximum of 2 days per week. If you are called out you will complete a form for approval which will deduct the hours you spent accompanying a victim from your work week.
• Ensure that all literature is in place in targeted areas such as police precincts, DA’s office, schools, hospitals, SANE Centers, CAC etc. as assigned in outreach plan.
• Present Agency Outreach presentations as required
• Prepare and distribute Advocacy outreach letters and materials in accordance with outreach plan
• Train new staff and interns as directed
• Prepare and distribute weekly statistical and narrative progress reports highlighting referrals.
• Monitor and participate in ongoing case review and supervision
• Support leadership on attendance of agency or program meetings, research, and other projects as directed.
• Participate on a volunteer basis in agency fundraising and other events as required.
• Participate in the new recruit screening process for staff and interns.
• Complete advocacy outreach initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain a tidy and organized work area and assist in maintaining a tidy office along with all other staff
• If you are unable to come to work you are required to follow agency protocol to take time off and are required to rearrange any appointments you have schedule that day.
• Please be advised that you may be assigned additional responsibilities by agency management.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree

Certified Rape Crisis Counselor. DV/L Training prefered. Crisis intervention, experience with working with crime victims and in the criminal justice process. Experience with criminal and family court procedures. Excellent research, telephone, interpersonal and presentation skills (Power Point) 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Crisis intervention: 2 years (Required)
• Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Support Services : 1 year (Required)
• Court Advocacy : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Syosset, NY 11791 (Required)

Work Location: In person