New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital Victim Intervention Program
ORGANIZATION: New YorkPresbyterian Queens Victim Intervention Program
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The Victim Intervention Program’s advocates assist survivors of sexual assault, family and intimate partner violence in the emergency department of New York-Presbyterian Queens. As first responders and crucial members of the team, our advocates play a vital role and make tremendous difference in the lives of survivors, family members, and friends in the immediate aftermath of a trauma. Advocates volunteer their time and energy to ensure that survivors’ voices are heard, safety is assured, immediate needs are met, and appropriate linkages to important resources are established.
Our advocates are at least 21 years of age, and of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. They all share a commitment in wanting to address the needs of survivors and their families during their most vulnerable moments.
This volunteer opportunity requires participants to choose three shifts per month in which they will be on-call, meaning that if they receive a call from the emergency department they can quickly arrive at our hospital to support a patient within 30 minutes. On-call shifts can be chosen for overnights (8pm-8am) or during the day (8am-8pm).
Victim Intervention Program advocates must be able to:
- Complete a 40 Hour Virtual Training on each of the mandatory dates:
- Saturday, May 17 9AM-6PM Sunday, May 18 9AM-6PM Wednesday, May 21 6PM-8PM Saturday May 31 9AM-6PM Sunday, June 1 9AM-5PM Saturday, June 7 9AM-5PM
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence.
- Reach the emergency department of New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital located at 56-45 Main St. Flushing, New York, within 30 minutes.
- Comply with medical clearance standards, including vaccine requirements for flu and COVID.
- Sign up for at least three on-call shifts per month.
- Make at least a one year commitment to the program.
If interested, please apply here, reach out to Irene Binder Palumbo at gnr9006@nyp.org, or call 929-244-6697.
April by April 28, 2025
2 Shifts
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08:00 AM to 08:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 7
On-Call Day Shift
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08:00 PM to 08:00 AM EST
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Spots available: 8
On-Call Night Shift
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About New YorkPresbyterian Queens Victim Intervention Program
Location:
5645 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355, US
Mission Statement
The Victim Intervention Program provides a range of free and confidential supportive services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, family violence, and other crimes, as well as to survivors’ support systems. We provide continuity of services, starting from the immediate moments following an incident, through the entire healing process. We help survivors by providing information about their options and resources and supporting them through their decisions.
Description
Victim Intervention Program services are always completely free and confidential, and are offered to individuals ages 12 and older.
Our services include: crisis intervention and short-term counseling, trauma-focused psychotherapy, Emergency Dept. examinations performed by sexual assault forensic specialists (SAFE examiners), Emergency Dept. Advocates who can explain your options and provide emotional support, criminal justice advocacy, and information regarding crime-related financial compensation.CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Emergency & Safety,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
56-45 Main StreetFlushing, NY 11355
(40.74931 ,-73.82132 )
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2025
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Counseling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One year commitment of 3 shifts per month. 40 Hour Mandatory training on select dates in May and June.
- Must be able to reach the emergency department of New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital within 30 minutes (car service is reimbursed.) Comply with medical clearance and commit to participation for one year.