Victim Response Advocate

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide crisis and safety counseling as well as legal
options counseling to victims of domestic violence when contacted by local
police departments and provide court accompaniment through the civil and
criminal justice system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide crisis and safety counseling as well as legal options counseling
to victims of domestic violence when contacted by police departments.
2. Counsel individuals in person or by telephone concerning incidents of
domestic violence. Assist in empowering victims to make informed decisions
regarding their safety. Inform service recipients of available legal options
and services provided by A Woman’s Place.
3. Provide legal advocacy assistance in the preparation and filing of
Protection from Abuse (PFA) forms, Contempt Petitions, and other documents
through confidential personal discussions, and clarification of incidents of
abuse.
4. Provide safety planning, advocacy and in person court accompaniment as
needed in PFA related, contempt and criminal procedures.
5. Provide advocacy as needed with police departments, district attorney’s
office, district justices, legal aid attorneys and other victim service
agencies.
6. Record required data about service recipients daily to generate needed
statistics. Obtain and record weekly court results and follow-up with service
recipients.
7. Inform victims of their rights and assist victims of domestic violence in
completing and submitting Victim Compensation forms.
8. Act as liaison between police department and legal systems with victims of
domestic violence as needed.
9. Compile daily records required for grant purposes and develop monthly
statistics concerning all legal activities for the month.
10. Participate and attend conferences and trainings in addition to
participating education and outreach activities with law enforcement and
legal systems, some that might require flexible scheduling.
11. Assist victims of domestic violence in completing Victim Impact
statements and Victim Compensation forms
12. Provide follow-up support services in order to assist victims with
stabilizing their lives going forward.
13. Provide on call support as needed
14. Adhere to the confidentiality policy and other policies of A Woman’s
Place
15. Contribute to the positive work environment of the organization
16. Adhere to the confidentiality policy and other policies of A Woman’s
Place.
17. Contribute to the positive environment of the agency.

CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS
1. Commitment to AWP’s Values, Vision, and Mission statements;
self-motivation; self-discipline; accountability and excellence.
2. Flexibility in scheduling
3. Adherence to the Personnel Policies of AWP.
4. Successful completion of Domestic Violence Direct Service Training Course
and continuing education requirements as outlined in AWP’s Personnel
Policies.
5. Understand, embrace and interface with diverse populations promoting
equity, inclusivity and belonging.
6. Honesty and trustworthiness in all relationships.
7. Emotionally resilient and able to withstand pressure on an on-going basis.
8. Reliable transportation.

EDUCATION:
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field and/or
2. Two years’ work experience