Survivor Advocate & Justice Navigator

Maine Tasting Center; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32-hour work week

20 days annual PTO

Health and dental insurance for depend

Parental leave up to 6 weeks

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Job summary

Partners for Peace in Bangor, ME seeks a Justice Navigator to provide advocacy for domestic violence survivors within the criminal justice system. The role supports safety planning, crisis intervention, and service referrals, working with the Legal and Justice Services Program Manager.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a 32-hour week, generous PTO, comprehensive health/dental insurance for dependents, and extended parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with additional education, training, or experience in human services or related field.
• Experience working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and/or in criminal justice preferred.
• Completion of the 45-60 hours of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence approved basic advocacy training.
• Ability to provide consistent high-quality support and advocacy, including on-call coverage for the 24-hour helpline.
• Understanding of trauma impacts and collaboration across systems to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referrals through the 24-hour helpline and Bangor Resource Center.
• Initiate contact with survivors in the criminal justice system to provide information and advocacy.
• Deliver survivor-centered case-by-case advocacy and high-risk safety planning within established guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant laws and statutes.
• Educate community partners as directed by the legal program manager.

Skills

Empathy and patience

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

Partners for Peace in Bangor, ME seeks a Justice Navigator to provide advocacy for domestic violence survivors within the criminal justice system. The role supports safety planning, crisis intervention, and service referrals, working with the Legal and Justice Services Program Manager.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a 32-hour week, generous PTO, comprehensive health/dental insurance for dependents, and extended parental leave.