Notice of Vacancy
Department & Location: Erie County District Attorney, 25 & 50 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
Posting Dates: August 19, 2025 – August 28, 2025
Title of Positions: Victim Advocate, Job Group VII (2 positions)
Shift: Full time provisional, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm
Starting Annual Salary: $49,379 (for new county employees)
$49,379-$60,884 for current CSEA county employees steps 1-5 (A-F also step to step)
*Please note that this position is a competitive civil service title and requires
a future civil service examination. Selection for permanent appointment(s) will be from reachable candidate(s)
on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
• Provides an initial assessment of the victim and develops a service delivery plan, including identification
of immediate and/or long term services;
• Conducts evaluation and interviews according to specific guidelines and format;
• Provides crisis intervention counseling, and ongoing support as needed;
• Assists victims through practical services such as referrals to shelters, relocation assistance and lock
replacement;
• Acts as a liaison between the victim and criminal justice system, including preparation for court
processes;
• Advocates on behalf of the victim for police and District Attorney’s prosecution assistance;
• Maintains contact and shares information with Drug Court judges to achieve the goal of consistency in
handling domestic violence cases;
• Attends meetings and serves on committees which focus on domestic violence;
• Provides orientation for victims concerning such issues as criminal justice process and how to obtain
and enforce Orders of Protection;
• Maintains accurate records and statistics monthly;
• Links victims to appropriate community, substance abuse and mental health services;
• Debriefs the victim and family following court proceedings.
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of physical, psychological and social complications of domestic violence; good knowledge of
the criminal justice system related to domestic violence; good knowledge of victim safety and clinical care
management; good knowledge of addiction; good knowledge of community resources; ability to interview and
counsel victims; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; tact; resourcefulness; capable of
performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or
university with a concentration in Human Services, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, or related field and
completion of 500 hours of field work in an internship in Human Services Domestic Violence.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
• Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience
requirement.
If interested and meet the above qualifications, please forward resume to:
Kathleen Callan, Chief of Administration
Erie County District Attorney, 25 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202
This notice will be posted for the period August 19, 2025 through and including August 28, 2025