The Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center has been providing services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for over 46 years. The mission of the WRC is to provide advocacy, education, and services to the community in order to create a safe, supportive environment that eliminates violence against women and children and promotes gender equality.

Position Available : the Victim Advocate/ Community Outreach employee directly assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in obtaining legal relief and assistance through the community and within the court systems. Advocacy services include compensation claims assistance, assessments and opening new cases, counseling, hot line phone coverage, information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, emergency assistance, personal advocacy.

The Victim Advocate/Community Outreach employee works to coordinate, develop, and facilitate workshops, presentations and trainings to provide outreach and education throughout the community as requested.

This community outreach prevention program will address the needs of those at-risk who are, have been or maybe exposed to domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, dating violence and other related areas with a primary focus on teaching violence prevention and creating healthy relationships.

Primary Work Location: The Victim Advocate/Community Outreach employee will be co-located at both the Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center's main office in Mahopac, NY as well as the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Brewster N.Y. In addition, this employee must be able to travel and work at other locations as assigned.

Education and Skills: Minimum of a BS or BA related field with professional experience preferred.

Strong speaking and relationship building skills a must.

Excellent writing skills a plus.

Must be able to work some flexible hours as needed.

Please email your cover letter and resume referencing the job title of Victim Advocate/Community Outreach to email application connected to this posting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Brewster, NY 10509 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person