TITLE: Domestic Violence Court Advocate, Full-time, North Riverside Office

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides court advocacy and crisis intervention services to survivors of domestic
violence at Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence Court.

REPORTS TO: Domestic Violence Program Court Advocate Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide legal advocacy services for DV survivors including crisis intervention, education on survivor

rights, protective orders, Crime Victim Compensation, and community resource referrals.

2. Accompanies DV survivors to court when obtaining Emergency Orders of Protection and Ongoing

Order of Protection hearings.

3. Collaborate with State Attorney’s Office and Court Personnel to assist and advocate for DV survivors

in securing timely assistance, understanding legal proceedings, obtaining legal reports/documents,

ensuring language access, and provide necessary information relating to client needs.

4. Provide legal advocacy information and education under Illinois Domestic Violence Act to DV

survivors engaged in group counseling services.

5. Conduct recruitment and outreach in courthouses to engage DV survivors in court advocacy services.

6. Coordinate transportation with DV Program for DV survivors to/from court, as needed.

7. Stay informed of changes to laws and policies impacting DV survivors.

8. Complete client documentation and data entry as required on a timely manner.

9. Submit reports, as needed.

10. Participate, \advocate and represent Mujeres and DV Program at internal and external meetings.

11. Participate in professional development trainings, as needed.

12. Complete other tasks assigned by DV Court Advocate Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Bachelor’s Degree required in social services, or equivalent experience

▪ Bilingual and Bicultural (Spanish/English) Required

▪ Effective interpersonal skills and written communication

▪ Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training preferred

▪ Salary range $43,000-$48,000 annually

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mujeres hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Work Location: In person