Advocate - Illinois Domestic Abuse Civil Legal

Family Resources•Moline, IL

12d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate - Illinois Domestic Abuse Civil Legal provides comprehensive trauma-informed and survivor-centered services to individuals who identify as survivors of domestic violence, primarily within the legal system, in Rock Island and parts of Henry County. This position provides individual advocacy, case management, emotional support, support groups, safety planning, and other systems advocacy for clients and their significant others affected by domestic violence. This position participates in the on-call rotation, providing 24-hour in-person crisis response to survivors as requested. This position requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor - Illinois Domestic Abuse. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license in good standing and a vehicle with appropriate auto insurance are required.
Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.
Individuals who thrive at Family Resources include those who: Live our values. Understand that this isn’t just a job. The work is about trying to change ourselves and the communities we live in. Engage in self-reflection for personal growth. Are self-advocates. Balance respecting leadership with proactively bringing up conversations about organizational needs. Have some humility and know that no one person has all the answers. Be Patient. Values feedback. Can work as part of a team and move work forward independently. Draw on both lived experience and knowledge that comes from reflection, conversation, and research in carrying out their job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
1-year related experience

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive trauma-informed and survivor-centered services to individuals who identify as survivors of domestic violence, primarily within the legal system, in Rock Island and parts of Henry County.
Provides individual advocacy, case management, emotional support, support groups, safety planning, and other systems advocacy for clients and their significant others affected by domestic violence.
Participates in the on-call rotation, providing 24-hour in-person crisis response to survivors as requested.
Requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
Works under the direction of the Supervisor - Illinois Domestic Abuse.
Requires a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

32-Hour Work Week
Affordable health, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability (employer covers most of the premium).
Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer).
8 to 16 hours of PTO every month to accrue based on education/experience, plus a rollover of PTO every year up to 320 hours.
24 hours of personal time.
40 hours of self-care.
Longevity leave – after 10 years of full-time employment, we pay you to take 8 weeks off to rejuvenate and not use any paid time off options.
12 paid holidays.
401(k) 50% matching up to 10% & financial planning guidance.
Pet insurance options.
$25.00 cell phone reimbursement.
$0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).