|
Domestic Violence LEGAL ADVOCATE | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
JBWS
View this organization's profile and their additional job openings |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
<< Go back | ||||||||||||||||||||
 Email Job to a Friend
 Save Job to Inbox
 Printer Friendly
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Description Seeking a dynamic bi-lingual advocate to assist individuals experiencing domestic violence with obtaining the protection provided under the law and support and advocacy services. • Provide legal information around the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), and related statutes to individuals. • Assist survivors to file complaints and/or attend court/legal proceedings. • Provide advocacy relevant to individual needs and assist clients in making informed decisions. • Accompany survivors to legal proceedings. • Plan and assist in the implementation of educational legal information sessions. • Document statistics related to clients serviced. • Establish and maintain a professional demeanor in court and with court staff. • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and respond appropriately to crisis and stressful situations. • Actively contributes to a positive team environment and provides the collaboration needed for high-quality services to survivors. | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Skills • BA in Social Work/related field or equivalent work experience • 3 years providing case management services. • Fluent Bilingual Spanish verbal, written and reading. • Ability to build strong relationships with community partners including court personnel. • Excellent organizational, documentation and interpersonal skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Must be culturally aware and sensitive to challenges faced particularly in marginalized populations. | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Notes This fulltime position is Monday to Friday. It includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, EAP program, life and LTD insurance, as well as a generous time off allotment. | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Contact Details Email: employment@jbws.org | ||||||||||||||||||||