Legal Systems Navigator; Augusta)

Family Violence Project (FVP) is working to end domestic violence in Kennebec and Somerset counties in Maine. We believe it will take the whole community to accomplish our mission. This includes a strong and committed workforce. If you are seeking a challenging position in a critical field of advocacy and social justice, please consider the following open positions:

Legal Systems Navigator (Augusta) – Full Time

Family Violence Project (FVP) seeks an advocate to provide direct services to those affected by domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset counties. The Legal Systems Navigator will work closely with Pine Tree Legal, the District Attorney’s office, and other community partners to assist clients with civil and criminal legal needs in the Augusta, Skowhegan and Waterville district courts. This advocate will participate in multi-disciplinary collaborations and High-Risk Response Teams, and will participate in training, either as an attendee or trainer, to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to provide compassionate and holistic services to victims.

The Legal Systems Navigator will attend their assigned district court(s) on days that protection order hearings are scheduled, providing advocacy, information, and support services to those in attendance who are affected by domestic abuse; they will also attend other courts and/or court proceedings, to include criminal and family court proceedings, as necessary based on client need and advocate availability. The Legal Systems Navigator will network with area services providers to establish connections and gain/maintain knowledge of resources to better assist those with whom they are working.

Maintaining current and accurate records is an integral part of these positions, as is the reporting of data as required by funders.

This is a full-time, 32-hour per week non-exempt position with a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:0am to 4:30pm schedule; each day includes a half hour unpaid lunch break. The schedule will include occasional night and weekend on-call responsibilities in relation to the agency’s 24-hour helpline. This position will be based out of FVP’s Augusta office and will include regular weekly travel to throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties for court advocacy, collaborative community meetings, agency meetings, etc.

Excellent benefits are provided for the employee, including free health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Vision, dental and supplemental insurances, as well as health insurance for dependents, are available efits also include paid time off (beginning with three weeks of accrued time per year), fourteen paid holidays each year, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match.

Mileage for travel outside of one’s regular commute is provided. The starting pay range for this position is $37,024 annually ($22.25 per hour) to $44,428 annually ($26.70 per hour), based on experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit (including prolonged sitting), talk, and listen. The employee is also required to operate a computer using a standard keyboard and mouse; use a fax machine, printer, scanner, and copier; and communicate using a telephone. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

The successful candidates will possess knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims and the community. Experience in, and/or knowledge of, the civil, family, and criminal court systems is a must for these positions.…