Legal Advocate
Full Time • Macon
The mission of Crisis Line & Safe House is to provide community crisis intervention, safe shelter, comprehensive support and recovery services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and to educate the community about the cycle of violence and its prevention.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Overview:
The Legal Advocate at Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia serves as a liaison between victims of domestic and dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault and the civil and criminal justice systems. The advocate provides emotional support to victims while guiding them through the legal system, specifically to assist victims in obtaining temporary protective orders. This position is also responsible for providing support and advocacy to victims seeking non-residential services.
The Legal Advocate job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists clients with legal preparation of Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) either by phone or in person
- Travels, when necessary to meet client and/or prepare TPO for client
- Coordinates scheduling initial hearings with Superior Court Judges/Clerks
- Accompanies client to ex parte hearings as support and to guide clients through initial hearing
- Accompanies client to final TPO hearings, bond hearings, and other court dates as necessary to offer continued support for client
- Files paperwork in the Superior Court Clerk’s office and ensure all legal documents necessary to validate the TPO are in place
- Coordinates successful transition of client representation for final hearings
- Assist client with paperwork for final hearing if client is representing self
- Acts as liaison between client and criminal justice system
- Refers clients to other social service or mental health agencies as necessary
- Maintains working relationship with judges in order to maintain a reputation of efficiency, professionalism and reliability for CL&SH
- Provides services and support to victims seeking non-residential services through the agency, even when their needs cannot be met with legal advocacy.
- Answers the 24-hour crisis hotline and provides callers with support, and referrals, and facilitates intake into one of CL&SH’s other programs, if appropriate.
- Maintains accurate client files and documentation of files in the organization database
- Maintain additional documentation as necessary to complete grant reports
- Maintains relationship with client in order to manage appropriate aftercare, offer encouragement and support, as well as track client outcomes
- Assists in building community relationships and awareness of domestic violence issues through participation in community fairs and speaking engagements
Non-essential Job Functions:
- Assists in office coverage as necessary
- Assists in shelter coverage as necessary
Requirements of Position Applicants:
- Possess a four year degree in a human services field (psychology, sociology, criminal justice, etc.) OR have at least 3 of experience providing direct services to adults or children.
- Reliable transportation
- Some legal knowledge preferred
- Possess an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence OR a willingness to learn more about the issue
- Possess an understanding of sexual assault and other sexually-based offenses OR a willingness to learn about the issue
- Sensitivity to the needs of others
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Willingness to submit to random drug screenings
- Willingness to understand and adhere to the confidentiality requirements of the agency
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to type quickly and accurately
CL&SH offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, and provided a retirement contribution. (The retirement contribution begins after 12 months of employment.)
Hourly rate is $19-$21, based on education, and/or experience.
To apply, send an email with a resume and cover letter (pdf or doc format) to Janette Fife, Sr. Legal Advocate, at jfife[at]cl-sh[dot]org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however applicants are encouraged to apply before 5pm on Friday, April 18th. No phone calls, please.
CL&SH’s mission is to provide community crisis intervention as well as safe shelter, comprehensive support, and recovery services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and to educate the community about the cycle of violence and its prevention.
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
About Us
Crisis Line & Safe House is a nonprofit agency serving family violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims and their children in a seven-county area in Central Georgia, including Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, and Twiggs counties.
Crisis Line & Safe House is a nonprofit agency serving family violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims and their children in a seven-county area in Central Georgia, including Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, and Twiggs counties.
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