Domestic and Sexual Violence (Legal) Advocate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides personal and legal advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Support of Agency and Program Missions

• Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of Catherine Cobb Domestic and Sexual Violence Program.
• Provides representation in the Coordinated Community Response Team.
• Assist survivors with filling PPO, NCO and Victim’s Compensation paperwork.
• Provides legal and personal advocacy to survivors.
• Provides accompaniment to court, attorney meetings, law enforcement, Child Protective Services meetings, and other agencies as requested with survivors.
• Assess survivor needs, and strategize best ways to advocate.
• Knowledgeable on referrals and legal resources within the community.
• Assists survivors in developing safety plans based on individual needs.
• Responds to callers requesting crisis response and recruits and assists in training members of the Coordinated Community Response Team.
• Provides effective crisis intervention for residents, non-residents and for callers on 24-hour crisis line.
• Assist co-workers with shelter duties and provide back-up and coverage as assigned.

Work Ethic

• Attends meetings as assigned and volunteered for.
• Meets deadlines and responds in a timely manner to complaints, requests and inquiries.
• Assures compliance with program funding requirements.
• Performs all other duties, as requested, to allow for the smooth operation of the

program.

Professionalism

• Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
• Provides culturally responsive service to clients.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with law enforcement, court personnel, and other community members who provide services to victims.
• Maintains program compliance with funders.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and in teams.
• Maintains positive rapport with co-workers.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with other agencies.
• Is courteous and tactful when serving clients.
• Maintains timely documentation in client records.
• Keeps files and other written records in an organized manner.
• Pays attention to accuracy, detail and appearance of work.
• Reflects a favorable agency image when interacting with clients and the public.

Job Knowledge

• Successfully completes Domestic and Sexual Violence New Hire Training and completes 24 hours per year thereafter.
• Maintains expert knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault laws, police policies and procedures and victims’ rights; provides consultation of this knowledge when needed.

Initiative/Creativity

• Assist with Teen Dating and Domestic and Sexual Violence awareness events.
• Possesses the ability to solve minor problems independently and make appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Is able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Participates in program planning.
• Shares ideas with staff and supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs
• Light lifting
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to recognize and respond quickly to emergency situations and potential threats

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, access to transportation, and automotive liability insurance.
• Willing to be on-call evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with domestic violence survivors?
• How many years of experience do you have working with sexual violence survivors?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19