Legal Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $40,000

HOPE of East Central Illinois is dedicated to ending domestic violence by providing a wide range of services for survivors. We are currently seeking to fill a Full-Time, Legal Advocate role within our Charleston, Illinois office. HOPE of East Central Illinois offers competitive pay, paid time off, life, health, vision and dental insurance as well as short-term disability insurance and a 3% company match towards a SIMPLE IRA.

This position will provide direct services to victims of Domestic Violence that include but are not limited to :

legal advocacy, crisis counseling and facilitating support groups as directed

completing client intakes and documentation of services

information / referrals

assisting with goal planning and safety planning

providing transportation, covering the hotline and providing back-up services as necessary

This position requires the ability to :

work independently

utilize sound judgement

the capacity to respond to crisis situations in a professional manner

the capability to balance priorities and tasks

become 40-hour domestic violence trained

The ideal candidate must have :

excellent verbal and written communication skills

a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field

prior related work experience

a driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

the ability to complete required background checks

This position answers to the Director of Advocacy. It may require some evenings, flexible hours, and coverage of the crisis hotline. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to commit to the philosophy and programming at HOPE of East Central Illinois, which includes a commitment to survivors' issues, and a shared belief in helping to create a society free from violence. Successful candidates must be willing to engage in difficult and direct communication in an effort to contribute to a healthy positive work culture. An understanding of issues facing rural communities, knowledge of community resources and a sensitivity to the needs of survivors and their children is required. Successful candidates must be able to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of clients and must be able to work effectively as an individual as well as a team member.

HOPE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive wage and benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.