Summary
Provides advocacy services, referrals and legal information to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, who are referred through the criminal justice system in GA2/ Bridgeport Superior Court.
Responsibilities
Program
- Provides information, advocacy, safety planning, and support to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
- Explains the legal process to victims both verbally and in writing.
- Monitors and manages clients’ cases from arraignment through final disposition.
- Attends court to monitor cases on a daily basis and takes notes during court on the actions decided upon and reports back to other court advocates.
- Updates victims on their case progress through the court system, including defendant’s pending release.
- Attends court trials as appropriate.
- Works with Protective Services (for victims over age 60), DCF, and other agencies involved with the DV court unit.
- Provides referrals to The Center, civil advocacy staff, and the civil legal team when appropriate.
- Updates prosecutors regarding any relevant information obtained from victims regarding the defendant throughout pendency of case.
- Advocates to court personnel regarding the defendant’s bail.
- Completes case reports and all relevant forms (e.g. inputs used to communicate with prosecutors) timely and accurately.
- Maintains accurate case files and enters data into ETO in a timely manner.
- Informs DV court unit of victim’s concerns.
- Coordinates and participates in victim meetings with the State’s Attorney’s Office.
- Advocates for victims’ protective order and GPS requests with Family Relations.
Agency
- Attends assigned Center meetings.
- Serves as a resource to Center staff on how the court system operates.
- Participates in Center’s outreach and awareness events.
- Special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology or related field and one to two years social work, case management or criminal justice experience.
- Strong commitment to The Center’s mission.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Consistent availability of transportation in a private car by the arrangement of the employee.
- Satisfactory completion of The Center’s certification training.
Preferred
- Experience working with victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking.
· Computer literacy, including data entry experience, utilization of software packages, Microsoft word and internet/e-mail.
- Experience with ETO or other case management software.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
