Client Advocate — Women’s Defense & Court Support

Brooklyn-Defender-Services; New York (NY); In loco; USD 73.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous leave policies

Descrizione del lavoro

Brooklyn Defender Services seeks a Client Advocate for the Women’s Defense Project (WDP) in Brooklyn, NY. The role supports clients through court appearances, connects them to social and legal services, and coordinates advocacy across a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes crisis support, client navigation of criminal and family court systems, and collaboration with attorneys and social workers to provide comprehensive assistance. Salary ranges from $73,000 to $78,000.

Competenze

• College degree or four years of equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Mansioni

• Accompanying and supporting clients during court appearances.
• Assisting clients with crime victim’s assistance applications.
• Connecting clients with social, legal, and community services.
• Providing crisis support and advocacy.
• Collaborating with attorneys and social workers to ensure coordinated support.
• Advocating for clients in criminal and family court processes.
• Accompanying clients to medical appointments and service providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Independent & teamwork

Crisis intervention

Adobe Pro

Microsoft 365

Formazione

College degree or four years of equivalent experience

Strumenti

Adobe Pro

Microsoft 365 Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Brooklyn Defender Services seeks a Client Advocate for the Women’s Defense Project (WDP) in Brooklyn, NY. The role supports clients through court appearances, connects them to social and legal services, and coordinates advocacy across a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes crisis support, client navigation of criminal and family court systems, and collaboration with attorneys and social workers to provide comprehensive assistance. Salary ranges from $73,000 to $78,000.