Engagement Specialist (Bi-Lingual Spanish)

Job Description

Division/Unit: Early Engagement Case Support

Position Title: Engagement Specialist (Bi-Lingual Spanish)

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $50,619 - $50,619

Position Summary:

The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for an Engagement Specialist, Bi-Lingual Spanish in the Early Engagement Case Support Unit (EECU).

In this position the Engagement Specialist- Bi-Lingual Spanish, is responsible for obtaining signed supporting depositions, on Rapid Reset/Felony & Core cases, assisting victims in understanding the criminal justice system, referring for advocacy and counseling services, and provides information regarding crime victims' rights, in Spanish/English.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


* Contact victims and witnesses to obtain a supporting deposition.


* Mail, e-mail, the supporting deposition to victims/witnesses.


* Inform victims of the wide range of services available to them through Survivor Services Bureau (SSB), and make the appropriate referrals .


* Explain the criminal justice system and provide case information.


* Assist victims with orders of protection and registration for notification of inmate release (VINE)


* Responsible for interpreting legal documents from English to Spanish for the victims and/or witnesses.


* Translate complaints and supporting depositions to victims & witnesses and complete the Affidavit of Translation Form (AOT)


* Process all corrobs received via mail, electronic signature, for scanning.


* Organize, and file supporting depositions in court.


* Conduct clear searches to obtain victim information, notify ADA, and update the database system accordingly.


* Collaborate with other units/bureaus in DANY as needed for case updates.


* Liaise with victims and Assistant District Attorneys.


* Perform related tasks as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:


* Bachelor's degree.


* Must possess high fluency in Spanish & English both oral and written.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:


* Must possess high fluency in Spanish & English both oral and written.


* Social service degrees preferred.


* ASL proficiency a plus.


* Experience working with crime victims preferred.


* Familiarity with the criminal justice system preferred.


* Must be able to work one 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm late night shift weekly.


* Training and/or experience in customer-service and advocacy preferred.


* Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to victim issues.


* Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; must be detail oriented self-motivated, able to multi-task, and high concern for data accuracy.


* Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.


* Strong organizati...