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CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-ServiceNOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Family Advocate (HELP Program) - No Exam RequiredThis position is responsible for providing Advocacy to child victims of abuse and their non-offending caregivers during situations when families may be in crisis. The position provides advocacy during medical examinations, court trials, school meetings, and any other situation where a child victim and their non-offending caregivers may be in need of support. The work is performed under the supervision of the Child Advocacy Center Coordinator or designee. Does related work as required.Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week with benefitsSalary: $20.8680-$26.4136/hr. (2024 rate)$21.4940-$27.2060/hr. (2025 rate) (CSEA Contract)Location: Cortland County Child Advocacy CenterStatus: Non-Competitive, ProbationaryBenefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of service. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:(a)Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services, criminal justice or a closely related field; OR(b)Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in human services, criminal justice or a closely related field and two (2) years of work experience providing educational services and/or human services; OR(c)Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and four (4) years of work experience providing educational services and/or human services; OR(d)An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) (b) and (c) above.NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated. Failure to maintain a New York State driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.Pre-employment screenings required. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO: pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CORTLAND COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.ISSUED: 12/17/24

Minimum Salary: 20.8680 Maximum Salary: 26.4136 Salary Unit: Hourly