Victim Advocate Assistant

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

La Maestra Community Health Centers seeks a Victim Advocate Assistant to support the Legal and Social Advocacy Department with clerical tasks and advocacy needs. The role involves helping victims understand their rights, providing emotional support, and assisting with safety planning and compensation applications.

Responsibilities include presenting information, coordinating appointments, and maintaining records. Bilingual English/Spanish communication is required; CPR certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; CPR certification required.
• Fluent bilingual English/Spanish; strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience with crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide information regarding victimization and victims' legal rights.
• Offer emotional support and safety planning for victims.
• Assist with completing compensation applications and referrals to shelter.
• Deliver presentations and respond to inquiries; schedule appointments.
• Maintain records, assist with interpretation, and support outreach events.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and Written Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associates Degree

CPR Certification

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheet

Database Applications

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Victim Advocate Assistant will assist the Legal and Social Advocacy Department with clerical work and departmental advocacy needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide information regarding victimization.
• Inform victims of their legal rights and available protections.
• Offer emotional support to victims.
• Assist victims with safety planning.
• Assist victims in completing compensation applications.
• Help victims secure shelter and transportation.
• Deliver presentations.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and check voicemails.
• Schedule appointments.
• Conduct client intakes.
• Provide transportation to trafficking victims with prior supervisor authorization.
• Assist with Spanish-English interpretation, if applicable.
• Update client lists and records of presentations and trainings.
• Update the DATA
• Oversee filing and organization of records.
• Confirm scheduled appointments.
• Maintain regular contact with human trafficking clients to provide updates.
• Make client referrals as needed.
• Purchase basic necessities for human trafficking clients using reimbursable funds.
• Update HT stats & map
• Perform clerical tasks such as faxing, copying, scanning, and courier services.
• Attend events and meetings on behalf of Legal and Social Advocacy.

Job Requirements

Education: Associates Degree

Certification required: Current valid CPR certificate

Experience: Crisis Intervention Training, Domestic Violence Training, Human Trafficking Training, Advocacy Trainings, Confidentiality Trainings, Case Management Trainings. Experience in the field of serving victims of crime. Contacts in the community.

Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish

Verbal and Written Skills to perform the job: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Familiarity with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Accurate keyboarding skills.

La Maestra Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.