Legal Education and Outreach Advocate

JOB SUMMARY

The Union County Family Justice Center (FJC) is a collaboration among existing public and private agencies in Union County, NJ, to provide support, services, and resources for victims of domestic violence, with the goal of making these services more accessible and available. The collaboration represents a true integration of services that is fully client-centered and meets the needs of clients in a holistic manner and in a single location.

The Legal Education and Outreach Advocate position will assist in educating current litigants about how to navigate family court; the wider community about the dynamics of domestic violence and the rights of domestic violence victims in civil and criminal cases; and assist with recruitment and screening of potential volunteers. This position will work closely with the Court Advocate and report to the Director of the Family Justice Center. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week at a rate of $30.00 per hour.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Must be interested in working with victims of domestic violence.
Previous experience with public speaking, teaching or training preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Bilingual in Spanish.
Hours are primarily weekday mornings but must be flexible to work on occasional evening or weekend days to conduct workshops and attend outreach events.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Conduct workshops in the waiting areas of Family Court for current litigants.
Meet individually and conduct intakes for litigants with specific questions about their cases following the workshop or who come to the office.
Conduct outreach to community and government organizations throughout Union County to offer legal education workshops to community members as well as staff of non-profit and governmental agencies.
Attend outreach and tabling events to spread awareness about the YWCA and recruit potential volunteers.
Conduct screening interviews and background checks for potential volunteers and facilitate training of volunteers.
Perform data entry relating to services provided.
Participate in supervisory meetings with the Director of Family Justice Center and Court Advocate on a regular basis.
Attend weekly FJC staff meeting and monthly YWCA staff meetings.
Complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training.