Court Advocate

Position Summary:

Pursuant to Rule 3.10 of the Rules of the Court for Rutherford County the Court Advocate is authorized to assist all Pro-Se Petitioners for an Order of Protection. Advocates offer victims information about the different options available to them and support victims' decision-making. Advocates do not tell victims what to do. Advocates are committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of confidentiality in their communications with victims

Essential Functions:

· Conduct Outreach intakes of Petitioners and prepare petitions for Orders of Protection.

· Provide court accompaniment for all Pro Se petitioners in the absence of the Court Advocacy Director

· Provides supportive interactions and information on the dynamics of domestic violence to Outreach clients.

· Provide interpretation services as needed for all clients.

· Assisting clients with advocacy services, such as, but not limited to:

o Providing information on victimization.

o Providing information on crime prevention.

o Providing information on victims' legal rights and protections.

o Providing information on the criminal justice process.

o Providing emotional support to victims.

o Helping victims with safety planning.

o Helping victims with victim compensation applications.

o Helping victims submit comments to courts and parole boards.

o Intervening with creditors, landlords, and employers on behalf of victims.

o Helping victims find shelter and transportation.

o Providing referrals for other victim services.

o Notifying victims of inmates' release or escape.

· Maintains accurate and confidential records for each client, documenting services provided and progress in consistent and ethical manner daily.

· Monitors and secures physical environment to maximize safety of clients, including safety planning with clients and implementing appropriate reactions to security threats as needed.

· Develops an understanding of agency and program policies and procedures, implementing said policies and procedures appropriately.

· Assist in the training and support of interns and volunteers.

Requirements:

· Knowledge about interpersonal violence and abuse with ability to implement Client services within a Trauma Informed Care model.

· Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, attitudes, and languages.

· Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions.

· Commitment to nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.

· Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.

· Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame.

· Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.

· Experience/familiarity with computers.

· Ability to attend required staff meetings and/or trainings which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate’s regular schedule.

· Communication skills (written and verbal, conflict resolution)

· Administrative (answering phones, documentation)

· Daily operations (cleaning, maintenance)

· Arrange transportation when appropriate and necessary for clients.

• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization as needed and with advanced scheduling - including occasional overtime as needed-- to assist in providing coverage for operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays.
• Follow DVSA policies, practices, emergency procedures and risk management procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

· High school diploma (advanced degree or some college preferred).

· Previous experience working in social services or client/victim services.

· Ability to read, write and converse in English.

· Must have reliable transportation with state required insurance and clean driving record.

· All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.

Physical Working Conditions:

· Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work at times odd hours.

· Tolerate prolonged sitting or standing.

· Reasonable accommodation will be made available to individuals with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

I have reviewed this job description and hereby acknowledge my understanding of my duties. I hereby acknowledge receipt of a true copy of this documentation.

Background Check:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.

ion Summary:

Pursuant to Rule 3.10 of the Rules of the Court for Rutherford County the Court Advocate is authorized to assist all Pro-Se Petitioners for an Order of Protection. Advocates offer victims information about the different options available to them and support victims' decision-making. Advocates do not tell victims what to do. Advocates are committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of confidentiality in their communications with victims

Essential Functions:

· Conduct Outreach intakes of Petitioners and prepare petitions for Orders of Protection.

· Provide court accompaniment for all Pro Se petitioners in the absence of the Court Advocacy Director

· Provides supportive interactions and information on the dynamics of domestic violence to Outreach clients.

· Provide interpretation services as needed for all clients.

· Assisting clients with advocacy services, such as, but not limited to:

o Providing information on victimization.

o Providing information on crime prevention.

o Providing information on victims' legal rights and protections.

o Providing information on the criminal justice process.

o Providing emotional support to victims.

o Helping victims with safety planning.

o Helping victims with victim compensation applications.

o Helping victims submit comments to courts and parole boards.

o Intervening with creditors, landlords, and employers on behalf of victims.

o Helping victims find shelter and transportation.

o Providing referrals for other victim services.

o Notifying victims of inmates' release or escape.

· Maintains accurate and confidential records for each client, documenting services provided and progress in consistent and ethical manner daily.

· Monitors and secures physical environment to maximize safety of clients, including safety planning with clients and implementing appropriate reactions to security threats as needed.

· Develops an understanding of agency and program policies and procedures, implementing said policies and procedures appropriately.

· Assist in the training and support of interns and volunteers.

Requirements:

· Knowledge about interpersonal violence and abuse with ability to implement Client services within a Trauma Informed Care model.

· Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, attitudes, and languages.

· Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions.

· Commitment to nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.

· Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.

· Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame.

· Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.

· Experience/familiarity with computers.

· Ability to attend required staff meetings and/or trainings which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate’s regular schedule.

· Communication skills (written and verbal, conflict resolution)

· Administrative (answering phones, documentation)

· Daily operations (cleaning, maintenance)

· Arrange transportation when appropriate and necessary for clients.

• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization as needed and with advanced scheduling - including occasional overtime as needed-- to assist in providing coverage for operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays.
• Follow DVSA policies, practices, emergency procedures and risk management procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

· High school diploma (advanced degree or some college preferred).

· Previous experience working in social services or client/victim services.

· Ability to read, write and converse in English.

· Must have reliable transportation with state required insurance and clean driving record.

· All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.

Physical Working Conditions:

· Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work at times odd hours.

· Tolerate prolonged sitting or standing.

· Reasonable accommodation will be made available to individuals with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

I have reviewed this job description and hereby acknowledge my understanding of my duties. I hereby acknowledge receipt of a true copy of this documentation.

Background Check:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required. Position Summary: Pursuant to Rule 3.10 of the Rules of the Court for Rutherford County the Court Advocate is authorized to assist all Pro-Se Petitioners for an Order of Protection. Advocates offer victims information about the different options available to them and support victims' decision-making. Advocates do not tell victims what to do. Advocates are committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of confidentiality in their communications with victims Essential Functions: · Conduct Outreach intakes of Petitioners and prepare petitions for Orders of Protection. · Provide court accompaniment for all Pro Se petitioners in the absence of the Court Advocacy Director · Provides supportive interactions and information on the dynamics of domestic violence to Outreach clients. · Provide interpretation services as needed for all clients. · Assisting clients with advocacy services, such as, but not limited to: o Providing information on victimization. o Providing information on crime prevention. o Providing information on victims' legal rights and protections. o Providing information on the criminal justice process. o Providing emotional support to victims. o Helping victims with safety planning. o Helping victims with victim compensation applications. o Helping victims submit comments to courts and parole boards. o Intervening with creditors, landlords, and employers on behalf of victims. o Helping victims find shelter and transportation. o Providing referrals for other victim services. o Notifying victims of inmates' release or escape. · Maintains accurate and confidential records for each client, documenting services provided and progress in consistent and ethical manner daily. · Monitors and secures physical environment to maximize safety of clients, including safety planning with clients and implementing appropriate reactions to security threats as needed. · Develops an understanding of agency and program policies and procedures, implementing said policies and procedures appropriately. · Assist in the training and support of interns and volunteers. Requirements: · Knowledge about interpersonal violence and abuse with ability to implement Client services within a Trauma Informed Care model. · Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, attitudes, and languages. · Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions. · Commitment to nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment. · Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction. · Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame. · Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative. · Experience/familiarity with computers. · Ability to attend required staff meetings and/or trainings which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate’s regular schedule. · Communication skills (written and verbal, conflict resolution) · Administrative (answering phones, documentation) · Daily operations (cleaning, maintenance) · Arrange transportation when appropriate and necessary for clients.
• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization as needed and with advanced scheduling - including occasional overtime as needed-- to assist in providing coverage for operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays.
• Follow DVSA policies, practices, emergency procedures and risk management procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): · High school diploma (advanced degree or some college preferred). · Previous experience working in social services or client/victim services. · Ability to read, write and converse in English. · Must have reliable transportation with state required insurance and clean driving record. · All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required. Physical Working Conditions: · Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work at times odd hours. · Tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. · Reasonable accommodation will be made available to individuals with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. I have reviewed this job description and hereby acknowledge my understanding of my duties. I hereby acknowledge receipt of a true copy of this documentation. Background Check:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18