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 violence
Provide 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 clients
Provide referral services to eligible domestic violence victims about their right to access financial relief through the VCCO
Keep supervisor informed of matters that need advocacy within the police departments
Assist victims through the Family Court process by providing pre and post hearing support
Provide technical assistance to victims applying for restraining order and/or responding to court paper work
Provide 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 materials
Assist 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 Program
Assist with training on the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to full-time staff and volunteers
Conduct 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 system
Maintain appropriate and current documentation in files
Report on VAG activities as directed
Participate in the NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence’s Legal Advocate Network Domestic Violence Working Group committee meetings related to the Legal Advocacy Program as appropriate
OTHER DUTIES: as assigned
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