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Metropolitan Family Services · 1 day ago

Intern Domestic Violence Court Advocate DuPage

Wheaton, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. They are seeking a Part-time Intern for the fall to join their Domestic Violence program with the DuPage Team, where the intern will assist survivors and provide support in navigating the courthouse and obtaining orders of protection.

Communities

Responsibilities

Welcome individuals who enter the Family Shelter Services (FSS) office space

Assist in providing survivors accurate and appropriate information about the process for obtaining an order of protection (OOP)

Assist survivors in completing relevant screening documents for service eligibility

Learn to provide directions to help individuals navigate through the courthouse

Learn to provide emotional support, modeling trauma informed care

Assist survivors with completing OP petitions (depending on length of time interning)

Learn to provide linkages with other resources and referrals both inside and outside of FSS

Assist in preparing proper documentation for client files

Support in representing FSS in a positive and professional manner at all times

Ensure confidentiality at all times

Other duties as negotiated

Qualification

Emotional supportTrauma informed careDocumentation preparationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must complete a minimum of 300 hours

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks

Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver's license to perform essential functions, required

Preferred

Bachelors is preferred but will consider masters if it aligns with the program/school requirements

Company

Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services is a family social services company providing programs to help families in various communities. It is a sub-organization of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.

Founded in 1857