Catholic Charities of Trenton
Domestic Violence Advocate - Legal Program (temporary)
Catholic Charities of Trenton, Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States,
JOB SUMMARY:
The Domestic Violence Advocate will provide case management, direct legal options counseling, advocacy and court accompaniment for clients in the legal program.
Essential Functions
Direct Services:
Provide crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violenceProvide victims with supportive legal options counseling as well as information on their rights under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to resident and non-resident clientsProvide referral services to eligible domestic violence victims about their right to access financial relief through the VCCOKeep supervisor informed of matters that need advocacy within the police departmentsAssist victims through the Family Court process by providing pre and post hearing supportProvide technical assistance to victims applying for restraining order and/or responding to court paper workProvide domestic violence legal options counseling, including safety planning, referrals and education to victims involved in domestic violence proceedings at Superior Court via face-to-face meetings and/or written materialsAssist the Supervising Domestic Violence Advocate and Legal Program Coordinator as needed to coordinate and facilitate legal clinics and workshops for victims
Indirect Services
Assist training to volunteers working in the Legal ProgramAssist with training on the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to full-time staff and volunteersConduct in-service presentations and speaking engagements, as assigned, in an effort to increase awareness of domestic violence issues and promote best practices in the judiciary and court systemMaintain appropriate and current documentation in filesReport on VAG activities as directedParticipate in the NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violences Legal Advocate Network Domestic Violence Working Group committee meetings related to the Legal Advocacy Program as appropriate
OTHER DUTIES:
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The Domestic Violence Advocate will provide case management, direct legal options counseling, advocacy and court accompaniment for clients in the legal program.
Essential Functions
Direct Services:
Provide crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violenceProvide victims with supportive legal options counseling as well as information on their rights under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to resident and non-resident clientsProvide referral services to eligible domestic violence victims about their right to access financial relief through the VCCOKeep supervisor informed of matters that need advocacy within the police departmentsAssist victims through the Family Court process by providing pre and post hearing supportProvide technical assistance to victims applying for restraining order and/or responding to court paper workProvide domestic violence legal options counseling, including safety planning, referrals and education to victims involved in domestic violence proceedings at Superior Court via face-to-face meetings and/or written materialsAssist the Supervising Domestic Violence Advocate and Legal Program Coordinator as needed to coordinate and facilitate legal clinics and workshops for victims
Indirect Services
Assist training to volunteers working in the Legal ProgramAssist with training on the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to full-time staff and volunteersConduct in-service presentations and speaking engagements, as assigned, in an effort to increase awareness of domestic violence issues and promote best practices in the judiciary and court systemMaintain appropriate and current documentation in filesReport on VAG activities as directedParticipate in the NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violences Legal Advocate Network Domestic Violence Working Group committee meetings related to the Legal Advocacy Program as appropriate
OTHER DUTIES:
as assigned#J-18808-Ljbffr