Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund Seeks DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE (part-time)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE (part-time)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Community Center Manager and Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Serves a case load of up to ten victims of domestic violence in a program serving low-income, Spanish-speaking first generation immigrants with minors in their care

Builds partnerships and networks with community-based agencies, law enforcement, courts, social and health service providers to facilitate victims access to needed resources

· Assists victims with application processes, makes appointments, provides transportation, accompanies to interviews and hearings, acts as advocate and informal interpreter of adult and youth victims

· Records, prepares and files timely reports of all interactions as directed

· Explains and establishes mutual expectations and conducts review sessions with clients

· Coordinates logistics of support group meetings, arranging transportation, refreshments, materials, etc. and co-facilitates discussions

· Maintains individual client case files

· Helps prepare a quarterly report to the LALDEF Executive Director

· Participates in on-going training and team supervision with Licensed Clinical Social Worker

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· A Bachelors degree (or equivalent education in a foreign country) in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field; we will consider applicants with a substantial amount of college level credits but who have not graduated yet. Graduate level course work highly desirable.

· Fully conversant in English and Spanish

· Familiarity with the use of Word and Excel

· Able to dedicate an average of 5-10 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

· Have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record, and own an insured vehicle

· Prior experience with abused/battered victim counselling or crisis intervention

· Immigrant survivors of domestic violence who have fully recovered are strongly encouraged to apply

E-mail resume and extensive cover letter explaining applicant’s background, interest in the position, and time availability to maria.juega@laldef.org. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Most grateful,

Maria (Charo) Juega

Executive Director

Latin American Legal Defense

and Education Fund (LALDEF)

(609) 688.0881

669 Chambers Street, Trenton NJ 08611

maria.juega@LALDEF.ORG

www.LALDEF.ORG