Legal Advocate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, coordinates, and implements the agency’s victim assistance services to residential and non-residential victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following:

Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, information/referral and follow-up to victims

Provides a “Legal Needs Assessment” for victims.

Advocates for victims’ services within the justice system.

Accompanies victims to court appearances, law enforcement agencies and other related appointments as needed

Provides client intake for face-to-face nonresident victims seeking services, and residential as needed.

Screens victims for protective order and emergency protective order eligibility. Assists victims with service application

Assists victims in securing evidence and historical records relating to incidents of personal assault and/or abuse

Serves as advocate/liaison between Family Crisis Center, law enforcement agencies, County Attorney’s Office, civil/family court judges, Legal Aid, and other victim assistance service providers

Assists with community education presentations when needed

Performs specialized duties for assessment of clients needs

Records timely and appropriate documentation in agency client record system to reflect delivery of services

Provides on-call coverage for hospital/medical/SANE/Intimate Partner Violence Appointments.

In accordance with the philosophy of the agency, may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed above

MISCELLANEOUS:

Attends and participates in agency staff meetings and other agency functions as directed by Supervisor and/or Executive Director

Attends conferences as directed by Supervisor and/or Executive Director

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Executive Director

Believes in, promotes and acts in accordance with the agency's mission and goals

This position is funded by a grant and is subject to elimination if the grant funding ends.

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 the ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Texas Drivers License and proof of current insurance. Must have and maintain an acceptable criminal record check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires frequent sitting, walking and standing. Frequent telephone contact. Frequent local travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases. Frequent exposure to violent, abusive individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18