Court Advocate

The Court Advocate performs duties listed below at the McGrath Judicial Complex in Wakefield, RI. The Court Advocate provides direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including provision of support, information, referrals, and advocacy and works closely with police departments and court personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide victims of domestic and sexual violence with emotional support, referrals and information about the court process.
• Inform victims of their rights.
• Empower victims to make his/her own decisions.
• Advocate on the victim’s behalf.
• Inform victims of the court process in which they are involved.
• Intervene on their behalf with police or court personnel as appropriate.
• Inform victims of the status of their cases, forms of protection available, domestic violence services, and other appropriate social services.
• Assist victims in identifying appropriate jurisdiction and in completion of required paperwork for protective orders.
• Provide information (such as court dates, case dispositions, and agency services) to victims via telephone or mail on a timely basis.
• Collect monthly data and prepare reports for inclusion in monthly statistics.
• Meet regularly with your supervisor and provide any written statistical or narrative reports requested.
• Attend all training sessions deemed necessary/appropriate by your supervisor, including statewide Court Advocate meetings.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

§ Experience in trauma-informed care

§ An understanding of issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual abuse.

§ High level of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; ability to have hard conversations with compassion and to assume positive intent.

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

· Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, with strong organizational skills.

· Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Candidates must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.

· Demonstrated commitment to serving the public in a mission-driven organization.

· Ability to work autonomously.

· Ability to adapt and remain composed during stressful/crises situations.

• Knowledge of the Rhode Island court system

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

DV Training; CPR, blood borne pathogens, and first aid certification; Mental Health First Aid; Driver Education certification required within 3 months of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

DVRCSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To learn more about DVRCSC, please visit www.dvrcsc.org.

To apply for this position please send cover letter and resume to: Sue Czekalski at sczekalski@dvrcsc.org with subject line reading Court Advocate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $48,000