Elder Abuse Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field (master’s preferred). - MSW/LMHC/ Child Life Specialist Certification Preferred. - Fluent Spanish speaker strongly preferred. - Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting elderly populations or working in victim services. - Strong knowledge of elder abuse, victims’ rights, and community resources. - Experience in court advocacy and working with vulnerable populations preferred. - Fluent Spanish speaker strongly preferred. - Prior advocacy experience strongly preferred. - Familiarity with the Bronx community and its diverse populations preferred. - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured environment and work both independently and collaboratively. - Comfortable interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). - Valid NYS driver’s license or ability to obtain one within six months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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