ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF VICTIMS ASSISTANCE SERVICES

The Assistant Director assists in grant management and other administrative tasks, develops, directs, and supervises the programs and services of staff providing support to victims of sexual assault and other crimes as well as prevention activities and collaborations to assure best practice when servicing victims, and outreach to the community The Assistant Director serves as a member of the VAS Leadership Team and Management Support Team.

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To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Samantha N. Favara, Interim Director  – (sfavara@westcop.org)

TRAUMA THERAPIST

Trauma Therapist will primarily be responsible for providing trauma-focused/specialized clinical services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, to primary and secondary victims of crime. The Trauma Therapist will also provide information, referrals, assistance with victim compensation applications as well as support, advocacy, and accompaniment to crime victims. This therapist will function as a member of both the clinical team and the larger VAS staff, sharing in the mission of not only providing specialized services but also working towards systemic change.

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To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Samantha N. Favara, Interim Director  – (sfavara@westcop.org)

PREA TRAUMA THERAPIST

The PREA Trauma Therapist will primarily be responsible for providing trauma-focused/specialized clinical services, including individual psychotherapy, to primary victims of crime who are currently incarcerated at the following NYS DOCCS Facilities: Sing Sing, Bedford Hills, and Taconic. Trauma Therapist will function as a member of both the clinical team and the larger VAS staff, sharing in the mission of not only providing
specialized services but also working towards systemic change.

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To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Samantha N. Favara, Interim Director  – (sfavara@westcop.org)

BILINGUAL TRAUMA THERAPIST

Bilingual Trauma Therapist will primarily be responsible for providing trauma-focused/specialized clinical services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, to primary and secondary victims of crime. The Bilingual Trauma Therapist will also provide information, referrals, and assistance with victim compensation applications as well as support, advocacy, and accompaniment to crime victims. This therapist will function as a member of both the clinical team and the larger VAS staff, sharing in the mission of not only providing specialized services but also working towards systemic change.

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To apply: Send a cover letter and resume Samantha N. Favara, Interim Director  – (sfavara@westcop.org)

BILINGUAL (Spanish) CHILD VICTIM ADVOCATE

The Bilingual Child Victim Advocate works closely with Child Protective Services to provide direct services to victims of crime under the guidelines of the VAS/MDT and DSS. Provide general victim advocacy/counseling; court accompaniment and filing victim compensation claims, including documentation, data collection, and reporting; ensuring community awareness of and access to services and comprehensive care of victim-survivors.  Provide in-person advocacy to children and families at the Child Advocacy Center, as well as to conduct home visits as needed with Child Protective Services.  Hours are 9 am-5 pm but are also flexible depending on late afternoon cases.  Any hours worked “overtime” will be compensated with time off. (Late start or early departure).

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume Maria Alexander, MS  – White Plains Site Supervisor (malexander@westcop.org)

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BILINGUAL (Spanish) DCJS PROGRAM ADVOCATE

The position will oversee the functions and coverage of our Spanish 24/7 Helpline and Hospital Advocacy services to ensure thorough follow-up for clients as well as coordinate our volunteers who will assist in the functions of our services. They will also ensure that our services are accessible for people with disabilities, the hard of hearing, and Spanish Speaking communities.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Clarissa Espinoza, MS Assistant Director of Programs. (cespinoza@westcop.org)

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BILINGUAL (Spanish) TRAUMA THERAPIST

Bilingual Trauma therapists will primarily be responsible for providing trauma-focused/specialized clinical services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, to primary and secondary victims of crime. The Bilingual Trauma Therapist will also provide information, referrals, assistance with victim compensation applications as well as support, advocacy, and accompaniment to crime victims. This therapist will function as a member of both the clinical team and the larger VAS staff, sharing in the mission of not only providing specialized services but also working towards systemic change. Job is temporarily remote due to COVID-19 until transition back to in the office.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Samantha N. Favara, Coordinator of Clinical Services. (sfavara@westcop.org)

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BILINGUAL TRAUMA THERAPIST

Job Position: Bilingual Trauma Therapist

Job Overview: The Bilingual Trauma Therapist will primarily be responsible for providing trauma-focused/specialized clinical services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, to primary and secondary victims of crime. The Bilingual Trauma Therapist will also provide information, referrals, assistance with victim compensation applications as well as support, advocacy, and accompaniment to crime victims. This therapist will function as a member of both the clinical team and the larger VAS staff, sharing in the mission of not only providing specialized services but also working towards systemic change. Job is temporarily remote due to COVID-19 until transition back to in-office.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Samantha N. Favara, Coordinator of Clinical Services at sfavara@westcop.org

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATOR

Job Position: Sexual Violence Prevention Educator

Job Overview: The Prevention Educator will work under two NYS Department of Health projects to raise awareness about sexual violence. Under Enough is Enough, the Educator will work closely with colleges/universities in Westchester County to facilitate trainings and programming that support efforts to educate the campus on affirmative consent, student rights, and resources available to survivors of sexual violence. Under Rape Prevention Education efforts, the Educator works with a regional team to implement evidence-based prevention strategies such as social norms change and community mobilization to promote healthy environments in schools and nightlife in Westchester County.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Clarissa Espinoza, MS Assistant Director of Programs at cespinoza@westcop.org

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