Victim Services - Intensive Services Case Manager / Advocate at Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY | City of Middletown | Rezi

Victim Services - Intensive Services Case Manager / Advocate at Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY

Victim Services - Intensive Services Case Manager / Advocate

Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY · City of Middletown

1 weeks ago

Victim Services - Intensive Services Case Manager / Advocate

Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY · City of Middletown

12 days ago
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About the Role

Victim Services – Intensive Services Case Manager/ Advocate plays a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual violence while leading impactful prevention and education efforts on college campuses across Orange County. This position blends hands-on crisis intervention with empowered support to those most in need, offering an opportunity to create lasting change at both the individual and systemic levels. This is a mission-driven role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, believes deeply in social justice, and is passionate about survivor advocacy, education, and equity.

Responsibilities

  • Provide front-line, trauma-informed advocacy and crisis intervention to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence.
  • Deliver and coordinate NYS Department of Health
  • Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment aligned with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and Welcome Orange initiative.
  • Provide compassionate, survivor-centered crisis counseling, safety planning, advocacy, and emotional support.
  • Conduct survivor intakes to assess eligibility, identify needs, and build individualized service plans.
  • Educate survivors on consent, confidentiality, medical and legal options, forensic evidence collection, survivors’ rights, and community resources.
  • Accompany survivors to hospitals, police departments, courts, Title IX hearings, and other critical appointments—often on short notice.
  • Assist survivors with NYS Office of Victim Services (OVS) compensation claims and applications.
  • Offer both in-person and telephone crisis intervention and short-term counseling services.
  • Serve as an on-call advocate up to 14 days per month, providing 24/7 emergency response.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential documentation, case notes, and required reports in accordance with agency policy.
  • Build and sustain strong partnerships with law enforcement, hospitals, the District Attorney’s Office, Child Advocacy Centers, and community organizations.
  • Participate in community awareness events, coalitions, task forces, and statewide meetings.
  • Support the Senior Sexual Assault Examiner (SAE) with compliance efforts, training coordination, and schedule management.
  • Maintain survivor files with care, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Complete and maintain certification as a NYS DOH Rape Crisis Counselor.
  • Fulfill Mandated Reporter responsibilities, reporting suspected child abuse when required.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with local hospitals, law enforcement, mental health professionals, employment specialists, District Attorney’s office, Domestic Violence and referral options, etc.
  • Implement training skills to address and assess for sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
  • Plan and facilitate engaging training sessions, and awareness events for collaborative partners, and community members and stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison with the criminal justice system.
  • Create educational materials, promotional content, and innovative prevention projects in partnership with stakeholders.
  • Deliver advocacy, education, and outreach through a social justice and equity-centered lens, with emphasis on gender-based violence, systemic inequality, and intersectionality.
  • Participate in agency committees and initiatives as assigned.
  • Assist with fundraisers and special events (some outside normal business hours).
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and evolving needs of the agency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field OR Associate’s Degree with at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
  • Confidence facilitating educational presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in crisis situations.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards.
  • Willingness and ability to participate in on-call coverage.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
  • Demonstrated understanding of—and commitment to—social justice values.

Skills

  • Trauma-informed advocacy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Survivor advocacy
  • Public speaking
  • Facilitating educational presentations
  • Crisis management
  • Organizational skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Prioritization
  • Confidentiality
  • Professionalism
  • Ethical standards
  • On-call availability
  • Social justice values
  • Bilingual Spanish/English

Location

  • Orange County

Work Type

  • On-Call
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Entry Level
  • Mid Level

Education Level

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

  • $22/hour

Benefits

  • $150 voucher for after-hours, in-person accompaniments
  • $2/hour stipend for all scheduled on-call hours with no accompaniment
  • Paid Time Off: Holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave

About the Company

  • Victim Services – Intensive Services Case Manager/ Advocate plays a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual violence while leading impactful prevention and education efforts on college campuses across Orange County.
  • This position blends hands-on crisis intervention with empowered support to those most in need, offering an opportunity to create lasting change at both the individual and systemic levels.
  • This is a mission-driven role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, believes deeply in social justice, and is passionate about survivor advocacy, education, and equity.