Legal Advocate

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Legal Advocate and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.

Reports to: Director of Family Justice Center

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years’ experience in domestic violence counseling and/or other direct services
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice a plus
• Good communication and writing skills
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Full time, M-F
• Driver’s license – clean and valid
• Lifting up to 25lbs

General Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Family Justice Center Director, carries the responsibility of providing direct services to victims of domestic violence. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• • Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to clients.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with Middlesex County Family Court Officials and other community organizations
  • Provide direct services to clients within the program in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession.

Specific Duties:

• • Provide victims with resources regarding the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, referrals, safety planning, and supportive counseling
  • Provide direct services to DV victims which include explaining the judicial process/system and court accompaniment for restraining order hearings.
  • Advocate with Law Enforcement, Family Courthouse personnel, Family Law attorneys, Prosecutors’ offices, and community organizations/agencies to facilitate the delivery and coordination of services.
  • Maintain and submit statistical information and reports accurately and timely.
  • Coordinate Legal Clinics and Workshops as directed by the supervisor.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, supervision, Agency events, etc.

Other duties as assigned.