Bilingual Legal Advocate

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Bilingual Legal Advocate will assist Hispanic victims requesting services mainly in the judicial system, police precincts, and at CasaLuz office.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Advocacy Manager

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service

· Assist Hispanic victims in reporting crimes to law enforcement, obtaining copies of police reports, filing orders of protection and arrest warrant applications.

· Accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and assistance with interpretation when needed.

· Provide reflective listening and safety planning

· Educate Hispanic victims about their legal rights.

· Accompany Hispanic victims to court and advocate on their behalf.

· Answering calls (Spanish Line)

· Update clients with case status.

· Assist Hispanic victims to register with VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)

· Provide referrals to social services as needed.

· Provide information to victims/survivors about the criminal justice system and court procedures

· Provide assistance in completing the Victim’s Compensation Claim application when appropriate.

· Schedule office appointments and court appointments in coordination with other advocates.

· Records and Records Management.

· Completes client intakes and obtains confidentiality releases.

· Completes a pre-and post-test, satisfaction survey, and at least two follow-up forms on each client per fiscal year.

· Documents case notes, gathers evidence and organizes client files.

· Completes a daily spreadsheet of client services.

· Updates calendar and records calls daily.

· Submits monthly statistical data from client spreadsheet to the Executive Director.

· Submits appropriate work records and other accounting or personnel records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, human services, criminal justice, or related field.

· At least two years of experience working with Hispanic immigrant victims.

· Must be fluent in both English and Spanish, with a good understanding of the Latino culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish and English, effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills, even when under stress.

· Be computer literate and able to use standard office equipment and software, including copy machines, emails,

· MS Office products, shared network drives, etc.

· Ability to multitask and work well under pressure and adversity.

· Detail-oriented, very organized and meticulous.

· Ability to be unbiased and reserve judgment and demonstrate passion for helping others.

· Be able to work independently with little supervision, but also be a team player.

· Ability to empathize yet maintain professional boundaries.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person