Legal Advocate
Behavioral Health Services North•Plattsburgh, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team! The Legal Advocate is charged with the task of providing direct services for victims of domestic violence, in particular with assisting victims of domestic violence through legal system advocacy and follow-up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Experience in/knowledge of Domestic Violence program/support services preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier required
- Reliable transportation for travel required
- Ability to work independently, lift up to 50 lbs., and climb stairs, kneel, bend, and squat repetitively while performing various duties
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of working a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of a 24-hour service
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing services to individuals needing assistance in Criminal Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, and Family Court
- Provide on-going services to victims of domestic violence including, but not limited to, supportive counseling, transportation, advocacy, safety planning, safe housing, child care, assistance filing court petitions as well as compensation claims with the Office of Victim Services, and follow-up to clients as deemed appropriate
- Update, maintain, and complete program records on the schedule set forth by the Assistant Program Director/Program Director
- Adhere to programmatic requirements regarding safeguarding client confidentiality and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Participate in back-up coverage to volunteers on the hotline during non-business hours
- Provide outreach to the community and participate in community events
- Communicate agency philosophy about domestic violence
- Participate in agency initiatives, trainings, and staff meetings as required
- Additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage
- paid time off
- holiday pay
- Community discounts
- loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
