Top 28 Shelter advocate Jobs in Chicago Il

Residential Legal Advocate
Neopolitan Lighthouse —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- Children
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Advocate
Alternatives, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $55,290 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Intake Data Specialist
Franciscan Outreach —Chicago, IL
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- HIPAA
- Master's degree
Temporary STLS Advocate
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- Temporary
- High school
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
Housing Navigator Intake & Assessment Lead
Covenant House Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
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Domestic Violence Advocate - 2nd Shift
Crisis Center for South Suburbia —Tinley Park, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Court Advocate
Crisis Center for South Suburbia —Tinley Park, IL
- $47,000 - $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Director of Residential Services
Covenant House Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- English
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DV Advocate - DV Navigation Program
Metropolitan Family Services —Chicago, IL
- $44,000 - $48,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Care Manager
Mercy Home For Boys and —Chicago, IL
- $26 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
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DV Advocate
Metropolitan Family Services —Westmont, IL
- $44,000 - $48,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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2nd Shift Supervisor
Crisis Center for South Suburbia —Tinley Park, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Housing Supervisor
La Casa Norte —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Residential & Crisis Support Specialist (Part-Time)
YWCA Evanston/North Shore —Evanston, IL
- $19.97 - $22.19 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
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11d
Peer Support Specialist
RINCON FAMILY SERVICES —Chicago, IL
- $38,000 - $43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Hospital
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Case Manager
The Salvation Army Central Territory —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 - $20.40 an hour
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Residential & Crisis Support Specialist (Back-up)
YWCA Evanston/North Shore —Evanston, IL
- $19.97 - $22.19 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
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Overnight AWAKE position at Domestic Violence Shelter
Haven House, Inc. —Hammond, IN
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Driver's License
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11d
Housing Case Manager
Connections For The Homeless, Inc —Evanston, IL
- From $24.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
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Case Manager
La Casa Norte —Chicago, IL
- $41,212 - $44,302 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Residential Legal Advocate

Neopolitan Lighthouse -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $52,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Intake
Individual therapy
Filing
Client services
Computer skills
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Residential Legal Advocate

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) legal advocacy, assist them in obtaining Orders of Protection, educate victims on their rights as a victim of crime as it pertains to the IDVA and the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program. The Legal Advocate will provide services to victims of domestic violence at the residential Shelter Program, and in domestic violence court. The Residential Legal Advocate reports to the Outreach Legal Advocate.

Responsibilities

Educate victims on their rights as a crime victim. Provide emotional support as victims seek to obtain Orders of Protection and VCVA services
Provide advocacy, individual counseling, civil legal advocacy, and criminal legal advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, danger assessment, emotional support, referrals and domestic violence educational groups VCVA services, and direct services to victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, IDVA legal advocacy, referrals, domestic violence education as well as educational group services.
Provide IDVA groups to educate victims regarding Orders of Protection, VCVA, victims’ rights, Automated Victim’s Notification System, Crime Victim’s Compensation
Assist clients in completing OP paperwork, accompany clients to court, assist them in completing the OP petition, prepare the client to present their case to the judge
Provide follow-up services to residential and outreach clients, as well as assist in obtaining upgraded Orders of Protection.
Maintain and update client files.
Provide telephone counseling to remind victims of upcoming court date and emotional support
Advocate on behalf of clients with police, State’s Attorneys, and other service providers to ensure that clients are receiving needed services.
Cover 24 hour crisis line; provide crisis intervention counseling, telephone and in-person intake, domestic violence eligibility assessment, information and referral.
Provide individual counseling and support services to victims of domestic violence in order that they may reconcile their feelings regarding the domestic violence they have experienced.
Complete client service grids weekly and monthly as appropriate.
Complete client service plans and update the documents with follow-up dates of services provided as appropriate.
The Residential Legal Advocate is responsible for no less than 20 hours a week in documented counseling hours.
Encourage a positive atmosphere for shelter/community living environment.
Participate in staff meeting and training seminars.
Additional duties as assigned

· Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associates Degree with social services experience accepted. Excellent written and verbal skills needed with demonstrated computer skills. Candidate must be able to maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of agencies and client populations, 40-hour domestic violence training a plus. Knowledge of issues pertaining to the needs of battered women and children is a plus.

· Work Hours

· Schedule consists of 40 hours per week: Sundays - Wednesdays, 8 am to 4 pm, Thursdays, 4 pm to 12 am. Must be flexible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

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