Civil Justice Advocate

Safe Voices is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, color, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Safe Voices, a domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, is hiring for a Civil Justice Advocate. This position is based in Androscoggin County and has limited travel needs. The Civil Justice advocate is responsible for providing trauma-informed advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse and violence on a drop-in and an on-going basis. Primary job responsibilities include: Provide safety planning, support, crisis intervention, court advocacy and referrals to community resources to survivors Accompany survivors to Protection From Abuse Order court Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including with court officials, Judges and appointed legal representatives Support survivors in understanding their rights under the Violence Against Women Act Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the cultural and socioeconomic status of persons served Document all client interactions in accordance to Safe Voices data and documentation guidelines Provide coverage on the Safe Voices 24-hr Helpline as scheduled KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Qualifications: Pass State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) check Pass Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) check Pass Department of Motor Vehicle check Hold valid Maine driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel on occasion Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred Physical Requirements: Ability to travel in varying weather conditions Ability to sit/stand/walk for extended periods Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds Adhere to universal safety precautions Pay & Benefits: Pay starts at $23.25 per hour and will increase based on experience Health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability insurance are 100% covered at no cost to employees. Life & accident insurance available at low cost. Employer-sponsored health savings account for qualifying plans, with $1,500 deposit from employer. 401K retirement savings w/employer match 13 paid holidays (to include Juneteenth & Indigenous People’s Day) 20 Days of accrued leave in first year Flexible, family-friendly work options (to include compressed work schedule) Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to Kara Barnies at kbarnies@safevoices.org. We are looking to fill this position immediately. Safe Voices is an equal opportunity employer, committed to growing a diverse staff. We strongly encourage application from candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders/gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and those with lived experience of domestic violence or sexual exploitation or trafficking. In addition, candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.