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Sarah’s Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations.
Looking for a great nonprofit organization with a strong community presence? You have found the right place at Sarah’s Inn. Work with an organization that prioritizes staff development and work-life balance. Join our team of caring, knowledgeable, and passionate professionals who are dedicated to the mission of ending domestic violence.
Sarah’s Inn offers competitive pay and benefits, including a flexible one-day per week remote work day, paid time off (25 days of vacation and sick time), 10 paid holidays per year, a Flexible Spending Account, a retirement plan, and robust health insurance plans (90% covered by the agency for individual coverage, 30% covered by agency for spouse/family coverage). The agency also provides a $35.00 monthly cell/tech reimbursement and mileage/parking reimbursement. 100% agency paid short-term and long-term disability and a $35,000 life insurance policy. Voluntary dental, vision and additional life insurance plans available.
Job Title: Bi-Lingual (Spanish)Legal Advocate– Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse - Chicago
Department: Intervention
Reports To: Legal Advocacy Supervisor
FLSA status: Exempt/Full-time
Salary: $45,000 - $47,000 annually
Position Summary: Provide legal advocacy and direct service to victims of domestic including Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) education, emotional support, general advocacy, referral and domestic violence education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities If invited for an interview, a full job description will be provided.
Provide comprehensive and quality advocacy and legal advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and their families (includes children and teen witnesses).
Participate in the on-call rotation for crisis line in order to support crisis line volunteers and clients (if exempt/full-time).
Build and enhance community relationships.
Educate community members and professionals about domestic violence and Sarah’s Inn services.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Location:
Five days a week at the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse - Chicago
Also returning to the Program Office in Forest Park at least twice a week for crisis line shifts, meeting, and paperwork completion.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Sarah’s Inn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/D/V
Interested Candidates should submit cover letter and resume to employment@sarahsinn.org – Indicate “Legal Advocate” in the Subject Line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$107k-137k (estimate)
03/25/2024
04/29/2024
sarahsinn.org
FOREST PARK, IL
25 - 50
1981
CAROL GALL
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
Sarahs Inn is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our services and initiatives focus on ending relationship violence through domestic violence crisis intervention, community education, and violence prevention programs for youth. Founded in 1980 by Oak Park residents, Sarahs Inn works throughout the socioeconomically diverse region of Chicagos West Side neighborhoods and Western suburbs. We believe in hopeful futures for survivors of domestic vi...olence through the strength that comes from a networked and supportive community. The vision of Sarahs Inn is to be a nationally recognized leader for community-based solutions that will end relationship violence. Sarahs Inn provides comprehensive services for families affected by domestic violence so that they get the support they need to find safety, rebuild their lives, and heal. Our legal support services help ensure that survivors of domestic violence receive equal rights and protection under the law. Sarahs Inn is a community leader in educating children and adolescents about how to cultivate healthy relationships to prevent future violence from occurring. Working in partnership with local stakeholders, we run education and training programs to promote an appropriate community response to violence.
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