Legal Advocate
Position Summary:
The Legal Advocate provides advocacy for domestic violence victim/survivors in criminal and civil court proceedings, ongoing advocacy/post-separation support and resource/referrals to appropriate community agencies and Resource Center programming.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications & Competencies
Required Qualifications
Lived experience of domestic violence and/or experience living as an unhoused person, or; college experience in Human Service or related field, or; 3 years of experience in human service work.
Experience working with people who are:
Demonstrated consistency and dependability in regard to scheduled shifts and/or work hours.
Ability to remain awake and alert during scheduled work hours.
Computer skills including, but not limited to, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets and email.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle daily with insurance minimums of 100,000/300,000/100,000.
Ability to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records search before hire and annually thereafter.
Required Competencies
Desired Qualifications
Survivors of domestic violence*, women of color, LGBTQ, and people of other
underrepresented subcultures in our community are encouraged to apply!
*If you have been a Safe Haven client, we request that you pursue employment with our agency no less than one year after the date of your departure.
Safe Haven’s ‘Employment Application’ can be found on our website:www.safehavenshelter.org
Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional orientation or gender identity, political affiliation, marital status, status with respect to public assistance, disability, or age in the delivery of services or employment practices.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.92 per hour
Work Location: In person
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