Advocate, Futures Without Violence

Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posted: 2026-05-06

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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Overview:<span style='box-sizing: border-box; outline: none; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; font-size: 18px; background: white; font-family: "times new roman", serif;'>Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonsectarian nonprofit human services agency founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year. <p style='box-sizing: border-box; outline: none; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; background: white;'> WJCS is seeking a compassionate and skilled bilingual (English/Spanish) Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to provide direct support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence through our Futures Without Violence program, in partnership with Westchester County DSS. Working under the supervision of the Assistant Director and co-located at DSS offices, the advocate will help families stay safely together using the Safe & Together Model. The salary range is $53,000 - $55,000. This position is co-located at a DSS site in Mt. Vernon. Responsibilities:As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Provide advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence who are referred to our program. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Accompany clients to court hearings, medical appointments, and law enforcement meetings. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Help clients develop safety plans and connect to community services, benefits, and entitlements.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Participate in Family Team Conferencing to help coordinate care and support plans. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Complete all necessary documentation required by the agency accurately and promptly. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, hospitals, and the WJCS clinical team to support clients effectively. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Work collaboratively while co-located at the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) Office. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Support clients in developing and working toward their personal goals for safety and stability. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Develop tailored action plans that prioritize the best interests and safety of each client. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Collaborate with the WJCS TLC clinical team and CVASSP team to access emergency services quickly when needed. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness and provide education about domestic violence.</li></ul> Requirements:We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Bilingual (Spanish/English) required </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Minimum one year of experience advocating for victims of domestic violence</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Valid driver’s license required and ability to travel to different sites</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Prior experience working with victims of domestic violence</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Strong awareness and understanding of the emotional needs of victims of domestic violence and the ability to assess safety</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Knowledge of resources available to crime victims</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Flexibility to work early mornings and late evenings</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Computer proficiency</li></ul> What WJCS has to offer you:In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Generous paid time off</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Ongoing Professional Development and Training</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Employee Assistance Program</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Disability and life insurance</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 18px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); line-height: normal; background: white;">Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives</li></ul> WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Advocate, Futures Without Violence

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