Published by lwoodcock on 26 Feb 2008
Legal Advocate Counselor Service Provider or Director of Advocacy Services (dependent on qualifications)
Will provide coordination of services, including peer counseling, financial assistance and legal advocacy to residential/nonresidential clients of family violence program.
Qualified candidates will need a degree in Social Work or a related field or five years of commensurate experience.
Apply in person at 3302 Stonewall Street, Greenville Texas or send resume to P.O. Box 349, Greenville, Texas 75403. Fax resume to 903-455-7760. Email resume to: win_receptionist@geusnet.com
Classification: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Exempt
Qualifications: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Degree in Social Work or related field, or commensurate experience a must.
Function: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide coordination of services, including peer counseling, financial assistance, and legal advocacy, to resident/nonresident clients of family violence program.
Hours: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â This position will sometimes require more than 40 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities:
Ø Provide general advocacy services to resident/nonresident clients, including counseling, financial assistance, legal advocacy, information and referrals.
Ø Screen applicants for protective orders, prepare and file orders, and secure representation.
Ø Accompany clients to court upon request.
Ø Travel to outreach location to provide general advocacy services.
Ø Screen applicants for shelter.
Ø Complete all internal and funding agency paperwork in a timely manner.
Ø Assess nonresidential clients and coordinate services and safety plans.
Ø Provide information and referral services for nonresidents.
Ø Maintain statistical information.
Ø Compile data and prepare monthly reports.
Ø Facilitate support group meetings for victims of Family Violence.
Ø Network in outreach communities to increase support and visibility.
Ø Assist with securing additional funding through researching and submitting grant requests, etc.
Ø Other duties as assigned.