Regional Domestic Abuse Advocate

Regional Advocate Job Description

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: Primarily working out of the Marshall office (*travel within other WRAP Service Areas required on a regular basis)

Status: Hourly, Full-time (40 hours per week) * this is a grant-funded position and is based upon available funding

Benefits include PTO, paid holiday, paid health, and life insurance.

Employee paid dental and vision plans available.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:
Ensure safety, provide advocacy, and support, and offer options, referrals, and resources to victims of crime through 24-hour crisis response.

Facilitate awareness and educational opportunities within local communities.

Collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with criminal justice agencies and system partners to encourage and build a system of accountability for perpetrators.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides crisis intervention, follow up, support, advocacy, information, and referral to clients in person or via crisis line; assesses for safety; arranges for hotel/motel placement and transportation; safety planning; accompanies clients to appointments; provides follow-up and/or support at the hospital /clinic
Assists and provides advocacy with Orders for Protection and related civil orders; assists with Harassment Restraining Orders when related to domestic violence and/or stalking.
Facilitates empowerment groups for Domestic Violence Victims, if applicable for respective county Serves as a key liaison between victims and the court system.
Explains the criminal justice process and prosecution procedures.

Attends court proceedings; arranges transportation for victims if needed; provides victims with case updates; reviews criminal justice complaints; reviews charging, plea, and sentencing.

Contacts individuals through the criminal justice intervention process to provide victims with information on rights, resources, and services provided; provides advocacy, ongoing support; follow-up, and other options.
Assists victims in filing for restitution/reparations.

Maintains professional working relationships local with Criminal Justice agencies; sets practices for receiving Police Reports and Calls for Service.

Attend Task Force groups in assigned county or region.

Reviews relevant policies, procedures and/or working agreements annually to improve the systematic response for victims/survivors.

Offers ongoing updates, educational opportunities, and legislative updates.

Updates and reviews hotel/motel provider working agreements annually.

Offers training to hotel/motel staff on available services, placement policies and procedures, and general client safety in assigned county.
Educates and informs the community through media, presentations, area events, and other communications.

Serves on committees, boards, etc.

in consultation with the Executive Director.
Keeps accurate database and records of services provided; tracks criminal cases; submits reports as required to Executive Director and shares with other entities as appropriate.
Attends interagency meetings, trainings, and workshops pertinent to advocacy services in consultation with the Executive Director.
It is expected that the staff performs direct services and outreach within their assigned county, as well as the additional counties WRAP, serves on an as-needed basis within their weekly assigned hours Participates in agency development events as consultation with the Executive Director.

Provides opportunities for volunteers and interns, which includes recruiting, interviewing, and supervision.
Is available to participate in an on-call rotating schedule, which includes rotating holidays.

Must be able to travel in service to agency needs, including, but not limited to, direct services, trainings, meetings, and presentations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities in consultations with the Executive Director
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent, (G.E.D.) Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, paralegal, human services, social work, or related field desirable but not required.
Minimum of one year experience working with victims or related work experience and/or prior crime victims training preferred but not required.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence victims/survivors; working knowledge of the legal and social service systems, referral sources/options.
Skill in managing crisis situations; skill in multi-tasking and operating the listed tools and equipment; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and insured reliable vehicle.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50
– $17.50 per hour

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
Marshall, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Language:
Bilingual (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations