2 Domestic Violence Advocate- Legal Jobs in Manchester, NJ
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton is Hiring a Domestic Violence Advocate- Legal Near Manchester, NJ
Essential FunctionsDirect Services:
- Provide crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence
- Provide victims with supportive legal options counseling as well as information on their rights under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to resident and non-resident clients
- Provide referral services to eligible domestic violence victims about their right to access financial relief through the VCCO
- Keep supervisor informed of matters that need advocacy within the police departments
- Assist victims through the Family Court process by providing pre and post hearing support
- Provide technical assistance to victims applying for restraining order and/or responding to court paper work
- Provide domestic violence legal options counseling, including safety planning, referrals and education to victims involved in domestic violence proceedings at Superior Court via face-to-face meetings and/or written materials
- Assist the Supervising Legal Domestic Violence Advocate and Legal Program Supervisor as needed to coordinate and facilitate legal clinics and workshops for victims
- Assist training to volunteers working in the Legal Program
- Assist with training on the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to full-time staff and volunteers
- Conduct in-service presentations and speaking engagements, as assigned, in an effort to increase awareness of domestic violence issues and promote best practices in the judiciary and court system
- Maintain appropriate and current documentation in files
- Report on VAG activities as directed
- Participate in the NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violences Legal Advocate Network Domestic Violence Working Group committee meetings related to the Legal Advocacy Program as appropriate
Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$164k-212k (estimate)
09/02/2024
09/28/2024
catholiccharitiestrenton.org
WHITING, NJ
500 - 1,000
1913
FRANCIS E DOLAN
$10M - $50M
Business Services
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About Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton
A private nonprofit, we offer mental health, social and crisis services to individuals and families, regardless of religious affiliation, particularly those impacted by trauma and adversity. Our professional and experienced staff employ evidence-based interventions to help people obtain their goals. We can help you find help. Whether its trauma-focused specialized counseling, addiction treatment, domestic violence services, or help meeting basic needs, hope starts here for more than 100,000 people each year
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