Lawrence County Victim Advocate

APPLICANTS MUST SEND LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED

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Job Title: Victim Advocate (Lawrence County)

Reports to: Victim Advocacy Coordinator

Provide legal advocacy and referrals primarily to clients within the six county catchment areas.

• Attend court primarily in Lawrence County where domestic violence cases are noted on the docket.
• Accompany clients to court-related proceedings as requested.
• Utilize empowerment and voluntary services models when assisting clients.
• Provide safety planning and Victim’s Compensation information to all clients.
• Provide transportation for shelter clients to court as needed.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with prosecutors, judges, and court personnel.
• Provide coverage to any courts in the six county catchment area as needed.
• Provide relevant resource information including helpline cards and brochures.
• Make referrals for victims of abuse to appropriate agency and community resources (e.g., support group, help line, DHR).

Coordinate and Facilitating Support Groups

• Facilitate at least 1 groups a month or as needed within the catchment area
• Provide back-up facilitation as needed.
• Create and update curriculum as needed.
• Coordinate locations, times, substitute facilitators, childcare, and materials needed.
• Distribute information about group services within Lawrence County
• Collect and record attendance (weekly) and required measurement data (monthly)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes Required

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of domestic violence
• Ability and willingness to facilitate support groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Typing and data entry skills
• Ability to work as a team member and also independently
• Ability to adapt easily to changes in daily schedule
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships throughout several communities
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to work some nights and weekend hours
• Willingness to travel throughout service area

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Vehicle, reliable transportation, insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, digital database system, Windows 10 and above with accuracy.
• Physically capable of doing general office work.

APPLICANTS MUST SEND LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED

“I have read and understand the essential function of the job for which I am applying. I certify that I can perform all of these essential functions with or without accommodations.”

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Applicant Signature Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $24.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Application Question(s):

• Submit a letter of interest and resume.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Moulton, AL 35650 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person