Legal Advocate - $19+ - Part Time 12 Hours

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA•Washington, PA

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Do you feel strongly about helping and empowering people? Are you at a point in your life where you're hoping to learn new skills? Does working with volunteers sound rewarding? If any of those sound like a fit - then we've been looking for you! This person will be primarily based out of the WASHINGTON LEGAL ADVOCACY OFFICE but must be willing to cross train and be available for occasional coverage in Washington, Greene, and Fayette County Legal Advocacy offices. The Benefits of being a Legal Advocate: Flexible Scheduling Paid Training Competitive Pay Annual education opportunities Internal Advancement All employment levels enjoy a Comprehensive Benefit package including PTO, Sick Time, and Agency Vehicle use for work related travel. Full time employment and certain levels of part time will enjoy the following additional benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, Extended Paid Leave, Medical/Dental/Vision, and eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program! Like what you hear? Then let's get into more detail!

Requirements

Translatable work experience
Must possess valid PA driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to provide on-going supervision, training, and professional development
Collaborate with peers and other departments within the agency
Working knowledge of community resources
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient computer, Internet, and email skills

Nice To Haves

Degree in Related Field or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

As directed by Director of Legal Advocacy , if working in Legal Advocacy Office , counsel clients in legal options and expectations; support and assist clients in all aspects of the criminal and civil justice systems, accompanying them to hearings as requested
Accompany clients to law enforcement agencies and advocate on their behalf as requested
Assist clients in filing Protection From Abuse petitions, accompanying them to Southwestern PA Legal Services and advocating for them at hearings
Keep up to date with prevailing laws, statutes, and local procedures pertaining to domestic violence.
Develop/ maintain good working relationships with and assist in trainings to legal/law enforcement systems
Participate in community outreach and systems advocacy for Lethality Assessment Program
Participate in advocacy activities on behalf of domestic violence victims on a local, state, and national level to assure increased levels of awareness of domestic violence issues by policy makers and the public
As relevant to worksite , u sing an educative/supportive/trauma-informed model : provide direct services including: telephone hotline counseling, safety planning, information and referrals, accompaniment, individual advocacy, individual empowerment counseling , legal advocacy, transportation, support groups , and v ictim c ompensation assistance
As relevant to worksite , p rovide intakes and transportation as needed, arrang e hotline coverage as warranted
While providing hotline counseling , offer education and information about other community options, particularly if DVSSP has no available beds.
Supervise and train worksite volunteers as directed.
Report child abuse as mandated by law, reinforcing to volunteers that they are mandated reporters and to report child abuse as directed by the requisite process in place.
Maintain detailed and timely electronic counseling records
Prepare and submit all statistics and reports as instructed
Maintain facility, staff, volunteer, and client confidentiality at all times.
In the s afe h ouse, e ncourage and supervise the performance of housekeeping chores by clients
Perform general housekeeping duties when residents are unavailable or away , always prioritizing direct services to clients
If/when clients are not available, ensure that all trash/recyclables are removed for pick-up, wash and dry bedding upon exits, and assure clean space as clients exit
Complete trainings as directed by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling
Paid Training
Competitive Pay
Annual education opportunities
Internal Advancement
Comprehensive Benefit package including PTO, Sick Time, and Agency Vehicle use for work related travel
Pension
Life Insurance
Extended Paid Leave
Medical/Dental/Vision
eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program