Domestic Violence Legal Advocate

Who We Are: Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) is the largest domestic violence safe shelter in Alaska. AWAIC provides safe shelter and supportive services to people affected by domestic violence. AWAIC strives to empower survivors with a full range of choices and to make their own positive life decisions, providing support and encouragement along the way. AWAIC takes pride in creating an inclusive workplace celebrating the diversity of our employees and participants. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants can bring in terms of their education, experiences, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, age, languages spoken, status as a parent, veteran’s status, color, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Our Mission: To provide domestic violence safe shelter, intervention, and prevention.

Our Core Values: Advocacy, Compassion, Dignity, and Collaboration

All applicants must apply through our website: https://secure.beaconinsight.com/servlet/jobdetails?id=52758

Position Description Title: Legal Advocate
Supervised by: Program Manager
Position Summary: The Legal Advocate position is a full-time position that assists with screening, crisis intervention and safety planning for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking (DV/SA/ST) and the coordination of community resources. Provides court advocacy by assisting program participants in the civil protective order process through assistance with the completion of documents and court accompaniment for civil hearings. This position requires an ability to work closely and represent AWAIC professionally with individuals in the Alaska Court System including Magistrates, Judges, Attorneys, and Court Staff. The schedule for this position is 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday or 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. On our career page, please apply for the morning or afternoon position based on preference.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Justice, Education, Public health or related field from an accredited institution or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in advocacy in the field of domestic violence, crisis intervention, trauma, criminal justice, sexual assault, stalking of which six (6) months experience in victim advocacy or legal advocacy (paralegal, internship at law office or experience working at court).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• AWAIC staff is required to have reliable transportation, a valid Alaska driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs., bend, kneel, climb ladders. Staff will participate in a biennial background check by the approved authority. All history of convictions will be reviewed by the Human Resources Director and Executive Director which may exclude an individual from employment.
• Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License

Preferences:

• Excellent written and verbal communications required, including basic computer skills utilizing AWAIC systems and programs. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast paced teamwork environment with integrity, compassion, and the skill to handle sensitive issues in a confidential manner.

AWAIC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23