Domestic Violence Legal Advocate – Court & Client Support

Family Rescue Inc.; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Family Rescue Inc. in Illinois seeks an Advocate - Legal to assist adult victims of domestic violence by providing direct advocacy, crisis support, and linkage to shelter, legal and social services; you will work in court settings to help obtain Orders of Protection and coordinate follow-up.

The role includes developing service plans with each client, monitoring progress, coordinating with outside agencies, and delivering timely documentation, intake, and case management; occasional evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social service or related field.
• Associate degree with two or more years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma with four or more years of applicable experience.
• 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date).
• CPR/First Aid certification (within 1 year of hire date).
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups.
• Ability to write in a logical, clear and grammatically correct way.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking, reading and writing may be required.

Responsabilités

• Assist clients, in the court setting, in obtaining Orders of Protection.
• Provide follow-up services to both walk-in clients as well as referred clients.
• Provide crisis intervention to walk-in clients, call-in clients or clients referred by other means.
• Develop Service Plans jointly with each client; monitor progress and adjust plans; specify time frames.
• May provide employment counseling and referrals for job placement.
• Coordinate and advocate with outside entities including social services, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and legal/law enforcement agencies.
• Serve as a liaison between Family Rescue and the community.
• Link clients to internal programs and services.
• Provide effective case management/documentation and timely records.
• Complete intake/screening of clients for services.
• Provide follow-up service for a minimum of six months after exit.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, etc. as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Spanish language ability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social service or related field

Associate degree with 2+ years applicable experience

High School Diploma with 4+ years applicable experience

40-hour domestic violence training

CPR/First Aid certification

Description du poste

Family Rescue Inc. in Illinois seeks an Advocate - Legal to assist adult victims of domestic violence by providing direct advocacy, crisis support, and linkage to shelter, legal and social services; you will work in court settings to help obtain Orders of Protection and coordinate follow-up.

The role includes developing service plans with each client, monitoring progress, coordinating with outside agencies, and delivering timely documentation, intake, and case management; occasional evenings and