Bilingual Legal Advocate

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Houston Area Women's Center Full time
Job Title: Bilingual Legal Advocate - Domestic Violence Specialist

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Bilingual Legal Advocate to join our team at the Houston Area Women's Center. As a Bilingual Legal Advocate, you will provide legal advocacy, information, referrals, access to community resources, case updates, assistance with the Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Program, help with VINE (victim notification system), and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Responsibilities:

* Provide legal advocacy services including crisis intervention, safety planning, assessing for danger, community referrals, utility waivers, 30-day notice to vacate, informed consent regarding subpoenas served on HAWC, protective order applications, and crime victims compensation - on the phone, virtually, and/or in person.
* Provide community outreach and education to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault pursuant to assigned grant guidelines.
* Assist in delivery of quality legal services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
* Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners including law enforcement and district attorneys/prosecutors.
* Provide mobile advocacy which includes but is not limited to providing court accompaniment for victims in civil and criminal hearings/trials.
* Translate for staff and victims of domestic violence & sexual assault.
* Assist with legal aid outreach at clinics provided by community partners.
* Attend job related workshops, seminars, and conferences to increase skills.
* Work cooperatively with other staff to ensure optimal utilization of resources and efficient management of the program
* Manage and maintain client caseload and provide full cycle case management
* Assist Manager and/or Vice President of Legal Services in duties related to grant management as needed

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Public Health, or Criminal Justice.
* A minimum of one year of experience providing case management, advocacy services, or similar working with vulnerable populations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
* Computer savvy and able to learn new applications and systems quickly.
* Strong data-entry skills.
* Bilingual in both English and Spanish, able to read, speak, and write in both languages fluently.
* You have a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record; reliable transportation; ability to travel to off-site locations utilizing personal transportation.

What We Offer:

* Hourly compensation: $21.63
* Pay schedule semi-monthly
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Programs
* Generous Paid time Off- 11 paid holidays per year, 3 personal holidays per year, 15 paid Vacation days per year, Approx 7 hours per month of accrued Sick days
* 401K the agency matches 125% of employee contributions up to 4% of the annual salary of a full-time employee
* Company paid Life Insurance
* Company paid Long Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

At the Houston Area Women's Center, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We believe in the importance of empowering survivors and promoting a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to our mission, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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