Court Advocate

DescriptionJob Title: Court AdvocateSupervised By: Court Advocacy Services ManagerClassification: Full-Time, Non-ExemptAnticipated Start Date: ImmediatelySalary Range: 47,000-49,000ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARYBetween Friends envisions a community without domestic violence where equality, safety, and justice exist for all. Between Friends provides a safe, supportive and empowering environment for individuals and families in crisis. Between Friends' counselors and advocates empower individuals to make their own decisions and choices, rather than making choices for them. Between Friends helps survivors and children to recognize that their experience is shared and that the problem of domestic violence is social and political.POSITION SUMMARYThe Court Advocate provides advocacy to people seeking orders of protection in the third municipal district of Cook County (Rolling Meadows)Program (75%)Helps survivors of domestic violence to understand their rights and the legal remedies available to them under Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA)Assists clients in obtaining Orders of Protection and navigating the court processes by working with judges, court clerks, assistant state's attorneys, etc.; supports clients through scheduled hearings at court; and provides resources/referrals for clientsAssist client in filing for survivor's compensationIdentifies barriers to service for domestic violence survivors within the court and police systems and recommends solutions to advocate on behalf of individual survivorsConducts presentations about the IDVA, Orders of Protection and the criminal justice process for volunteer training, new staff, court and police personnel and community groupsAssists with training and guidance of volunteers and interns providing court advocacyAdministrative (20%)Maintains case documentations and submits necessary information to the Court Advocacy Manager for statistical reportingCompletes Court Advocacy Program documentation and case log sheets in a timely mannerParticipates in individual and group supervision coordinated by Court Advocacy ManagerWorks with Court Advocacy Manager to arrange daily schedule to meet the needs of clients and the agencyGeneral (5%)Staffs the crisis line on an as-needed basisParticipates in the crisis line on-call rotation as neededParticipates in a variety of coalitions and committees to form collaborative responses to domestic violenceParticipates in agency events as neededProvides services as determined by Board of Director's policiesWORK ENVIRONMENTThis position operates primarily in the Rolling Meadows Courthouse. It occasionally operates in a professional office environment that is not fully accessible (stairs and no elevator)This role routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machinesThis is a full time position. Occasional evenings and weekends may be requiredSome travel to off-site locations in the Chicago metro area is requiredWorkplace is a smoke-and drug-free environmentEqual opportunity employer. Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service and/or marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.BENEFITSSalary is commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits package (with some employee contributions) includes medical, dental, and vision insuranceFull time employees are eligible for a 20 paid day sabbatical after completion of 5 years of employment24 days of paid time off accrued during the first year, and 11 paid holidaysTO APPLY:Submit thoughtful cover letter including why you are interested and qualified for this position, resume, and salary requirement to: careers@betweenfriendschicago.orgPlease write your name (Last, First) and Court Advocate in the subject line of your e-mailIncomplete applications will not be acceptedNo phone calls pleaseRequirementsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSBachelor degree in Social or Behavioral SciencesPrevious experience in domestic violence services, advocacy or the court process preferredPC Literate with experience in word processingBilingual Spanish preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr

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