Family Rescue · 13 hours ago
Advocate Legal - (Area South)
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$39K/yr - $41K/yr
2+ years expFamily Rescue is dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence, and they are seeking a Legal Advocate to support adult clients through advocacy and service implementation. The role involves providing necessary advocacy, linking clients to services, and assisting in court settings to obtain Orders of Protection.
LegalNon ProfitPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Assist clients, in the court setting, in obtaining Orders of Protection
Provide follow-up services to both walk-in clients as well as referred clients
Provide crisis intervention to walk-in clients, call-in clients or clients referred by other means
Develop Service Plans jointly with each client. Will continuously monitor progress of the client(s), and adjust service plans as necessary. Monitors the goals, objectives and quality of the program. Time frames must be clearly specified
May provide employment counseling and referrals for job placement
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
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
Complete intake/screening of clients for services
Provide follow-up service for a minimum of 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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor Degree or degree in social service 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) or more year's applicable experience
Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date)
Must be CPR/first aid certified (within 1 year of hire date)
Company
Family Rescue
Family Rescue is a non-profit organization that helps victims of domestic violence and their children.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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