Part-Time Legal Advocate (30 hrs. per week)

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advocacy and accompaniment to victims at court.
• Assist victims in filing for orders of protection.
• Provide crisis counseling and emotional support to victims of domestic violence.
• Help victims develop personal safety plans.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Provide information about victim rights, available resources, and services.
• Make referrals and coordinate services for victims and their children.
• Provide follow-up services to current and former clients.
• Respond to helpline calls when needed.
• Assist with answering the helpline after business hours on a rotating basis.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relations with other community agencies and organizations.
• Participate and represent the organization in community meetings and committees.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and timely input of data according to agency policy.
• Participate in supervision sessions and staff meetings.
• Other duties deemed necessary.

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care to trauma survivors.
• Ability to convey care, compassion, and empathy to trauma survivors, while maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to behave in a trustworthy and reliable manner.
• Some college is preferred but not required.
• Available to be on call with immediate response.
• Available for after-hour community activities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
• You may be required to talk or hear, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• You may be required to lift or mover over 25 lbs.
• Drive to various locations to include schools, shelter, court and community partners.
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required.