Women Aware

Per Diem Caseworkers needed to provide case management and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence in a residential facility on a per diem basis. Availability to work holidays, weekends (mornings or evenings) and overnight shifts. Bachelor’s degree preferred, domestic violence experience and proficient in Spanish a plus.

Job responsibilities include:

• Answering the 24-hour domestic violence hotline.
• Orienting residents to communal living in our residential facility.
• Providing ongoing information and advocacy to assigned clients during their stay.
• Supporting residents in achieving their goals in accordance with program guidelines and agency policy.
• Providing client transportation on an as-needed basis.

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Legal Advocate and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc. (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.

Reports to: Director of Family Justice Center

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years’ experience in domestic violence counseling and/or other direct services
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice a plus
• Good communication and writing skills
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Full time, M-F
• Driver’s license – clean and valid
• Lifting up to 25lbs

General Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Family Justice Center Director, carries the responsibility of providing direct services to victims of domestic violence. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to clients.

• Maintain positive working relationships with Middlesex County Family Court Officials and other community organizations
• Provide direct services to clients within the program in accordance with accepted standards of care and ethics of the profession.

Specific Duties:

• Provide victims with resources regarding the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, referrals, safety planning, and supportive counseling
• Provide direct services to DV victims which include explaining the judicial process/system and court accompaniment for restraining order hearings.
• Advocate with Law Enforcement, Family Courthouse personnel, Family Law attorneys, Prosecutors’ offices, and community organizations/agencies to facilitate the delivery and coordination of services.
• Maintain and submit statistical information and reports accurately and timely.
• Coordinate Legal Clinics and Workshops as directed by the supervisor.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, supervision, Agency events, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Coordinator of Advocacy Services and will be amended, as needed, to meet the program priorities of Women Aware, Inc., (the “Agency”) and its ensuing work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract and does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the Agency is at will.

Reports to: Director of the Family Justice Center (DFJC)

Status: Exempt

Qualifications:

• Full Time, M-F, evenings as needed
• BA/BS from an accredited college of university
• 5 years in the field of domestic violence
• Driver’s license: clean and valid
• Lifting up to 25lbs

General Responsibilities:

At the direction of and in collaboration with the DFJC, the Coordinator of Advocacy Services carries the responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations and client service aspects of the Legal Advocacy and Family Justice Center’s intake programs. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Provide a safe, non-judgmental, and mission-centered environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff and community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services.
• Ensure service provision in accordance with accepted standards of care, ethics of the profession and the agency’s confidentiality policy.

Specific Duties:

Provide direct supervision and support of the Legal Advocacy Advocates and the Intake Specialist. This includes weekly supervision, quality assurance, and support of High-Risk cases.

• Provide direct service to high lethality cases and oversight of service delivery. Ensure the program operates in accordance to best practices standards.
• Provide onboarding and continued training of new staff.
• Responsible for data collection, monthly reports, and targeted program goals and LOS. Maintain and submit all program reports.
• Represent Women Aware at DV Working Group, Prosecutor’s quarterly meetings, NJCEDV meetings, and others as assigned.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews regularly to ensure records are maintained according to Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in agency-wide staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, supervision, and agency events. Provide coverage support to the client services team.
• Other duties as assigned