Victim Advocate

Care Lodge; Meridian (MS); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter in Meridian, Mississippi seeks a full-time Victim Advocate to provide individualized advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and to liaison with judicial systems within the service area.

The role includes accompanying clients to court, coordinating with law enforcement and community partners, offering trainings, handling intake and documentation, and participating in on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or field.
• At least one year of case management or advocacy experience.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and applicable judicial systems and laws.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support to survivors navigating legal and judicial systems.
• Assist with Domestic Abuse Protection Orders and other victim rights resources.
• Accompany clients to court and legal proceedings as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, court personnel, and community agencies.
• Provide community presentations, professional trainings, and public relations activities.
• Assist with intake and facilitation activities for the Violence Intervention Program.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation while adhering to confidentiality policies.
• Participate in the agency's on-call rotation.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of domestic violence law

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter is seeking a full-time Victim Advocate to provide individualized, comprehensive advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence. The Victim Advocate serves as a liaison between Care Lodge and the judicial systems throughout the agency's service area and supports the delivery of Family Violence Intervention Program services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support to survivors navigating the legal and judicial systems.
• Assist clients with Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, Crime Victim's Compensation, and other victim rights and resources.
• Accompany clients to court and legal proceedings as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, court personnel, community agencies, and other referral partners.
• Provide community presentations, professional trainings, and public relations activities.
• Assist with referral, intake, and facilitation activities for the Violence Intervention Program.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation while adhering to agency confidentiality policies.
• Participate in the agency's on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least one year of case management or advocacy-related experience. Candidates should have knowledge of domestic violence and applicable judicial systems and laws, strong communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations both independently and as part of a team. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance are also required.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required—on-call rotation participation is required.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and discussed at the time of offer.