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The Women’s Community currently has a position available as a Legal Systems Program Advocate.
Job Summary: Full-time position; schedule may vary to include some weekday evenings. Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, support services, legal advocacy, and follow up for domestic and sexual violence victims. Is responsible for assisting with filing restraining orders and acting as liaison with community partners in the criminal justice system.
Direct Service Provision
- Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and follow up services to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.
- Provides advocacy for program clients throughout their involvement in the criminal justice system and mental health/social service system.
- Provides transportation as required by client.
- Assists clients with filling out paperwork and filing Restraining Orders.
- Is on-call for support calls on a rotating basis with other agency staff.
- Provides advocacy regarding legal, medical, financial, and other areas as needed by client.
- Provides information and referrals and general program and issue information
Compensation
Hourly Wage: $20
Benefits include: Holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Flex Plan, Dental Insurance, & Vision Insurance