Advocate - Illinois Domestic Abuse Criminal Legal

Family Resources•Moline, IL

4d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate of Illinois Domestic Abuse Criminal Legal provides comprehensive trauma informed and survivor centered services to individuals who identify as survivors of domestic violence, primarily within the legal system, and who are involved in the criminal justice system as a result of their abuser 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 will focus on working in collaboration with the judicial systems, specifically the criminal justice system, in order to support, enhance, and expand services to survivors who are involved in criminal justice proceedings. In addition to advocating for survivors, the Advocate of Illinois Domestic Abuse Criminal Legal will provide training and technical assistance to individuals in the judicial system and law enforcement to assist in awareness and understanding of the unique needs of survivors of domestic abuse. 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 of Illinois Domestic Abuse. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays. As a member of Family Resources, you will have an EOS leader who: Gives clear directions. Ensures you have the necessary tools. Acts with the greater good in mind. Delegates appropriately. Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company. Makes their expectations clear. Communicates well. Has effective meetings. Meets one on one with you one time per month. Rewards and recognizes your performance.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.
Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Education equivalent and/or 1 year related experience

Responsibilities

Provides individual advocacy
Case management
Emotional support
Support groups
Safety planning
Systems advocacy for clients and their significant others affected by domestic violence
Working in collaboration with the judicial systems, specifically the criminal justice system, in order to support, enhance, and expand services to survivors who are involved in criminal justice proceedings
Provide training and technical assistance to individuals in the judicial system and law enforcement to assist in awareness and understanding of the unique needs of survivors of domestic abuse
Participates in the on call rotation, providing 24 hour in person crisis response to survivors as requested

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)
Paid time options: 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
Prorated at date of hire & resets January 1st each year
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)
Employer qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment
Manageable workloads