Director of Legal Advocacy

Director of Legal Advocacy

Full Time – Mount Clemens, MI, US

Requisition

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $53,000.00 Annually

TITLE: Director of Legal Advocacy

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

Turning Point, Inc in Mount Clemens, MI is a non‑profit, 501(c)(3) organization qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Turning Point, Inc empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence. We offer emergency shelter, housing, advocacy/counseling, forensic nurse examiner program & first response advocacy services, 24‑hour hotline, personal protection order assistance and legal advocacy, community education, and systems change.

This position requires a strong understanding of the cultural, societal, and systemic factors that affect survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including marginalized populations. Candidates must be skilled in crisis intervention, trauma‑informed counseling, empowerment‑based approaches, and safety planning, with knowledge of victims’ rights and institutional responses.

The Director of Legal Advocacy leads a team that provides support and advocacy services for domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking victims encountering the criminal justice system or seeking a Personal Protection Order (PPO). Further responsibilities include advocating for the development of policies and practices that are trauma informed and places victims’ safety at the center. Able to provide individual advocacy including lethality assessments and safety planning and maintains the PPO office staffing at the Macomb County Circuit Court building.

Supervision responsibilities include supervising Legal Advocates and PPO Coordinator, as well as program volunteers and interns.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of survivor‑centered, trauma‑informed, and advocacy‑based interventions with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking that are rooted in anti‑oppression values and the empowerment model. Specific knowledge in crisis intervention, trauma‑informed practices, lethality assessments, group facilitation, and safety planning is desired as are demonstrated success building teams, collaborating with peers, and solving problems. Candidates must also have knowledge of advocacy with survivors in various systems including healthcare, criminal justice, family court, child welfare, education, and human services.

Additionally, candidates should have knowledge about victim’s rights, community resources, and the impact of violence on survivors and loved ones. The ideal candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills. As our free, confidential services are inclusive and accessible to honor the unique needs, identities, and experiences of individuals who identify as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking, candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with all survivors and understand the unique barriers that survivors with intersecting oppressed identities will encounter.

A master’s degree in social work, Criminal Justice or related field is preferred along with experience and knowledge of meeting the advocacy needs of domestic and sexual violence victims encountering the criminal and civil legal system may be considered.

• Implement agency and program mission and empowerment philosophy
• Administer and implement agency policies and procedures
• Maintain agency policy on confidentiality, record keeping and professional ethics
• Provide support, information and resources to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Travel to different locations in Macomb County, as well as Wayne and Oakland counties, when necessary, to provide services when needed.
• Provide assistance to survivors with address confidentiality.
• Hire, train and supervise legal advocates and PPO staff including interns/volunteers in the program, including…