Legal Advocate Area South

Family Rescue Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Rescue Inc. in Chicago seeks an Advocate - Legal to support adult victims of domestic violence. You will help clients obtain Orders of Protection, provide crisis intervention, and coordinate with social services and legal entities to connect clients with needed resources.

You will develop and monitor service plans, perform case management, and maintain accurate documentation while working with the Program Director and other staff.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in social service or related field is required.
• Associate Degree with two or more years of applicable experience will be considered.
• High School Diploma with four or more years of applicable experience may be considered.
• Must complete 40-hour domestic violence training within 3 months of hire.
• CPR/first aid certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in court settings to obtain Orders of Protection.
• Provide follow-up services to walk-in and referred clients.
• Offer crisis intervention for clients and document outcomes.
• Develop Service Plans with each client and monitor progress.
• Coordinate advocacy with social services, mental health, housing and legal entities.
• Serve as liaison between Family Rescue and the community.
• Maintain thorough case management documentation and timely records.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Court liaison

Documentation

Client support

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience

High school diploma with 4+ years relevant experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Advocate - Legal

FT/PT: Full time (35+ hours per week, may include some evenings and weekends)

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt - Salaried

PAY GROUP: Grade 16

REPORTS TO: Program Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

FUNCTION: The Legal Advocate will assist in the development and implementation of services for adult victims of domestic violence. The Advocate will provide all necessary advocacy, and link clients to needed services.The Legal Advocate has the responsibility to provide information and IDVA advocacy and support to clients of the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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. Will continuously monitor progress of the client(s), and adjust service plans as necessary. Monitors the goals, objectives and quality of the program. Time frames must be clearly specified.
• May provide employment counseling and referrals for job placement.
• On behalf of the client and/or Family Rescue, will coordinate and advocate with outside entities which may include; social service organizations, mental health organizations, substance abuse organizations, housing organizations and/or legal/law enforcements agencies, etc.
• Serves as a liaison between Family Rescue and the community at large.
• Works with internal agency programs to link clients to appropriate services.
• Provide effective case management/documentation which includes completing all required documentation in a timely manner and maintaining records, files, reports etc. as directed.
• Complete intake/screening of clients for services.
• Provide follow-up service for a minimum of six (6) months, to clients once they have left Family Rescue services.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings etc. as required and/or scheduled.
• Other Duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in picking up and distribution of donations
• Research and/or gather resources to directly assist clients and/or to perform job.
• Assist in the up-keep (cleaning) of office/building space(s).
• Provide assistance with transportation to scheduled appointments.
• Assist in other programs both inter-agency as well as inter-program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor Degree or degree in social service or related field.
• Will consider an Associate Degree with two (2) or more year’s applicable experience.
• May consider a High School Diploma with four (4) or more year’s applicable experience.
• Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date).
• Must be CPR/first aid certified (within 1 year of hire date).