YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish
Legal Advocate
YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
What You'll Do
The YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation. Gender Based Violence, Legal Navigator will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which could include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning and life skills, employment, housing, and etc. This position will use a model of best practice trauma-informed advocacy with a strength based approach.
This position has a social justice component that will allow for critical thinking around how the external systems influences the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy are core values.
As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of your role:Engage in community networking activities to both increase access to services for survivors furthered away from opportunity specifically African American and survivors of colorProvides culturally relevant advocacy with trauma-informed approach for gender-based violence survivors whom are fleeing imminent dangerSupport clients in navigating the civil and legal systems including assistance with filing protection orders, breaking leases, relocations, CPS, law enforcementComplete intakes with new survivors, including screening for eligibility and to determine legal needsMaintains records (data entry) and statistical information on clients servedCompiles data and complete monthly reports and quarterly narrativesDevelops ongoing relationships with community partners and other service providersConduct presentations and trainings to assist community and stake holders, including public speakingMust have's to be successful:
Lived experience
or knowledge of
working with survivors
that have experienced Gender-Based Violence, such as Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking (CSE(1) year of direct social service
experience or translatable lived experience skills considered in lieu of degreeStrong orientation and familiarity toward legal advocacy, with ability to navigate multiple systems (i.e., municipal and superior courts legal systems, law enforcement, etc.)Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a teamVehicle with valid WA Driver's License; candidate must be able to travel between multiple work sites within a dayDemonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty, particularly in fostering social justice advocacy for communities furthest from opportunities (specifically African American and other women of color).Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing, cell phone text messaging, calendaring, entry-level data entry and familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookHours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly rate:
$23-$25.00Regular Full Time, Hours per week:
40FLSA Classification:
Non-ExemptExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plansAt the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing this position, the employee:All positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to: domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clientsContinuously sits for extended periods while performing desktop activitiesContinuously stands and walks in performing dutiesContinuously uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping, and reaching in using telephones, computers, kitchen equipment, donations and suppliesFrequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and suppliesFrequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetingsOccasionally lifts and carries up to 5lbs. of paperwork, files and training materialsOccasionally kneels, bends, pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawersThis position is a mobile advocacy position that travels to multiple worksites within a day*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%
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The YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation. Gender Based Violence, Legal Navigator will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which could include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning and life skills, employment, housing, and etc. This position will use a model of best practice trauma-informed advocacy with a strength based approach.
This position has a social justice component that will allow for critical thinking around how the external systems influences the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy are core values.
As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of your role:Engage in community networking activities to both increase access to services for survivors furthered away from opportunity specifically African American and survivors of colorProvides culturally relevant advocacy with trauma-informed approach for gender-based violence survivors whom are fleeing imminent dangerSupport clients in navigating the civil and legal systems including assistance with filing protection orders, breaking leases, relocations, CPS, law enforcementComplete intakes with new survivors, including screening for eligibility and to determine legal needsMaintains records (data entry) and statistical information on clients servedCompiles data and complete monthly reports and quarterly narrativesDevelops ongoing relationships with community partners and other service providersConduct presentations and trainings to assist community and stake holders, including public speakingMust have's to be successful:
Lived experience
or knowledge of
working with survivors
that have experienced Gender-Based Violence, such as Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking (CSE(1) year of direct social service
experience or translatable lived experience skills considered in lieu of degreeStrong orientation and familiarity toward legal advocacy, with ability to navigate multiple systems (i.e., municipal and superior courts legal systems, law enforcement, etc.)Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a teamVehicle with valid WA Driver's License; candidate must be able to travel between multiple work sites within a dayDemonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty, particularly in fostering social justice advocacy for communities furthest from opportunities (specifically African American and other women of color).Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing, cell phone text messaging, calendaring, entry-level data entry and familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookHours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly rate:
$23-$25.00Regular Full Time, Hours per week:
40FLSA Classification:
Non-ExemptExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plansAt the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing this position, the employee:All positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to: domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clientsContinuously sits for extended periods while performing desktop activitiesContinuously stands and walks in performing dutiesContinuously uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping, and reaching in using telephones, computers, kitchen equipment, donations and suppliesFrequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and suppliesFrequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetingsOccasionally lifts and carries up to 5lbs. of paperwork, files and training materialsOccasionally kneels, bends, pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawersThis position is a mobile advocacy position that travels to multiple worksites within a day*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%
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