Review Vacancy
AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities or mental health. A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for two years of the experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for three years of the experience.
*Preferred qualifications: Spanish proficiency preferred.
Duties Description The Advocacy Specialist 2 will:
• Serve as the liaison of the NYS Justice Center for vulnerable individuals who have been alleged to have been victims of abuse and neglect and their families;
• Advise and consult with the individual receiving services, parents and guardians with respect to any complaints or issues; review and answer questions with respect to specific complaints by consulting with responsible and appropriate staff; and perform other duties as assigned by the, Unit director;
• Assist individuals and families in the preparation and delivery of victim impact statements;
• Contact victims of crimes; provide information regarding legal processes and resources (service providers, treatment and education programs, legal assistance, and financial assistance: and investigations process);
• Provide victims with notices of their rights;
• Notify victims/family member/guardian of criminal charges for which an arrest has been made, warrants have been issued, or a case has been referred for prosecution;
• Assist clients in filling out protective orders; attend protective order hearings and other court proceedings with client, as appropriate;
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention for victims of crime/abuse and neglect;
• Obtain restitution information from victims and provide alternate means for the victim to be compensated for damages incurred as a result of criminal behavior;
• Assure compliance with state laws regarding crime victim requirements are met.
Additional Comments The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction of six state agencies. The following list outlines several of the Justice Center’s key responsibilities:
• Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities and provide oversight of quality of care.
• Operate a centralized, statewide 24-hour hotline and incident reporting system staffed by trained personnel.
• Operate a statewide register that contains the names of individuals found responsible for egregious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect.
• Centralize and perform functions relating to criminal history background checks.
• Investigate serious allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Prosecute criminal acts of abuse and neglect.
• Analyze abuse patterns and trends in order to prevent future occurrences.
NOTE: You are advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee. Some positions may require credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Position eligible for $3,026 annual location pay factor.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.