YWCA Seattle King Snohomish

Gender Based Violence, Community Legal Advocate

Seattle, WA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 47 days ago

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About the role

Personally accompany clients to court and/or clerk's office as needed
Conducts intakes with new clients, including screening for eligibility and determining legal needs
Provide legal and crisis intervention advocacy

The Legal Advocate works within Gender-Based Violence Services at YWCA and provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).
As a Legal Advocate, you will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which may include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning, life skills, and employment.
Support clients in navigating the civil and legal systems including assistance with filing protection orders, breaking leases, relocations, CPS, and interactions with law enforcement
Develops and maintains relations with community partners and attends community meetings.
Facilitate and create presentations that are relevant to associated partners and offer services
Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners in person, by phone, and through written communication

Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field with at least one (1) year of experience working with survivors of gender-based violence
OR two (2) to three (3) years of experience (professional or lived expertise) working with survivors of gender-based violence
Knowledge of criminal and civil legal systems, including protection orders, family law, and related processes
Knowledge of community resources in King County and surrounding areas
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to travel throughout King County
valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required
Responds to referrals and calls within the required time frame
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you'll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan.
Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work - apply today!
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans.
Typically, after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.
Maintain 20 hours of continuing education hours about advocacy-based Domestic Violence

Employment YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
For more information Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.

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