Advocate - RIA - Victim Advocate

Family Rescue•Chicago, IL

3d•$39,000 - $40,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Resource & Information /Victim Advocate will assist in the development and implementation of services for adult victims of domestic violence. The Resource & Information/Victim Advocate will coordinate IDVA and Legal Advocacy Services to clients, including assistance with giving information on how to obtain Orders of Protection. The Resource & Information/Victim Advocate will provide all necessary advocacy, and link clients to needed services.

Requirements

A Bachelor Degree in social service, criminal justice or related field.
Will consider an Associate Degree with two (2) or more year’s applicable experience.
May consider a High School Diploma with four (4) years applicable experience.
Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date).
Must have excellent verbal skills.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively to diverse group(s) of people in varied settings.
Must be able to write in a logical, clear and grammatically correct way.
Bi-lingual Spanish speaking, reading and writing may be required.
Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common reports and documents.
Must be able to respond to the needs and/or request of clients, co-workers, supervisors and others in a professional and timely manner.
Must have the ability to plan and organize in a logical manner.
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in an efficient manner.
Must be able to stand and walk up to 2/3 or more of the time.
Must be able to sit up to 1/3 of the time.
Must be able to use hand and/or fingers up to 2/3 or more of the time.
Must be able to lift up to 10lbs up to 1/3 of the time.
Must be able to hear and talk 2/3 or more of the time.
Must have clear vision up to 20 inches minimally.
Must be proficient in the use of the computer and various software packages.
Must be able to use standard telephone.
May have to use general office equipment including; fax machine, copier, calculator, typewriter, etc.

Responsibilities

Will have brief interaction with 8-10 individuals daily.
May provide legal advocacy and emotional support for clients in court in emergency situations.
Provide information on how to obtain Orders of Protection in both civil and criminal courts.
Provide crisis intervention to walk-in clients, call-in clients or clients referred by other means.
Provide coordination, connection and advocacy with law enforcement officers, judges, state's attorney, and clerk of the circuit court on behalf of victims of domestic violence, to ensure provision of services.
On behalf of the client and/or Family Rescue, will coordinate and advocate with outside entities which may include; social service organizations, mental health organizations, substance abuse organizations, housing organizations and/or legal/law enforcements agencies, etc.
May provide 4 community presentations/trainings annually, to both public and private entities.
May provide minimally roll call trainings annually for the Chicago Police Department.
Serves as a liaison between Family Rescue and the community at large.
Works with internal agency programs to link clients to appropriate services.
Provide effective case management/documentation which includes completing all required documentation in a timely manner and maintaining records, files, reports etc. as directed.
May complete intake/screening of clients for services.
May provide follow-up service for at least six (6) months to clients once they have left Family Rescue services.
Attend staff meetings, trainings etc. as required and/or scheduled.
Other Duties as assigned.
Assist in picking up and distribution of donations
Research and/or gather resources to directly assist clients and/or to perform job.
Assist in the up-keep (cleaning) of office/building space(s).
Provide assistance with transportation to scheduled appointments.
Assist in other programs both inter-agency as well as inter-program.