Legal Advocate

2 months ago

Lancaster, United States YWCA Of Lancaster Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

eliminating racism
empowering women
YWCA Lancaster

YWCA Lancaster is looking for a full-time Legal Advocate, who is an integral part of our team.

What your day looks like:

  • Prepare Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Orders (SVPO), Petitions and other necessary documents to be presented to the courts and DVLC attorneys. Interview and thoroughly inform victims of appropriate legal options to include Temporary PFA filings, Final PFA Amendments and Withdrawals, Defiant Trespass Letters – and the steps and implications of these choices.
  • Accompany victims to PFA court and other legal proceedings in order to assist, advocate and provide emotional support, to include any additional follow-up.
  • Work collaboratively with Bail Administration, Court Administration, Office of Prothonotary, Sheriff’s Department and DVLC attorneys to assure prompt filings of PFA Petitions.
  • Administers evaluation tools and compiles data as needed.
  • Completes 40-hour Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Training Course and completes a minimum of 12 hours of additional related trainings per year.
  • Completes the 45-hour Domestic Violence training.
  • Attends related community meetings as assigned.
  • Maintains client files, providing information for reports as needed.
  • Maintains related service statistics; keep program statistics and other records as assigned.
  • Participates in case management, supervision, and consults with the Director of SAPCC.
  • Serve as staff back-up on 24-hour rape crisis hotline rotation.
  • Participate in at least one YWCA Lancaster mission related activity/event.
  • Adheres to all YWCA Lancaster policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Who you are:

  • Candidates must possess the desire and ability to embody the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
  • Adherence to confidentiality policies; commitment to the rights of all victim survivors.
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
  • Experience in trauma informed counseling preferred.
  • Completion of Sexual Assault Counselor training is a plus.
  • Knowledge of local sexual assault programs considered.

Who we are:

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889, we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; YWonderful Kids providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism. When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
  • Retirement plan with employee match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Long/Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    1. 15 days (1st year), 10 paid holidays, 2 paid personal days
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Participation in YWCA activities and seminars
  • Childcare at a discounted rate
  • Parental leave
  • 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor’s completion)

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.


Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.


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