Legal Advocate Area South

ADP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Family Rescue seeks a Legal Advocate Area South to support adult victims of domestic violence in Cook County. You will assist in obtaining Orders of Protection, provide crisis intervention, and link clients to essential services through coordinated advocacy.

The role emphasizes case management, documentation, and ongoing follow-up for at least six months after program completion, with some evenings/weekends as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor degree in social service or related field required or equivalent.
• Associate degree with relevant experience considered.
• High school diploma with substantial applicable experience considered.
• Must have 40-hour domestic violence training within 3 months.
• CPR/first aid certification within 1 year of hire date.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients in obtaining Orders of Protection in court.
• Provide follow-up services to walk-in and referred clients.
• Offer crisis intervention to clients and their families.
• Develop service plans and monitor progress with each client.
• Coordinate with external agencies to link clients to needed services.
• Maintain timely and accurate case documentation and records.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other required activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Client advocacy

Case management

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor Degree in social service or related field

Associate Degree with two years applicable experience

High School Diploma with four years applicable experience

40-hour domestic violence training

CPR/first aid certified

Descripción del empleo

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Legal Advocate Area South

Full Time Legal Advocacy - Centralized DV Court of Cook County, Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1108

Salary Range: $36,500.00 To $39,000.00 Annually

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

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).