Assistant Court Advocate - Non-Merit

Job Purpose

Under close supervision, responsible for making home visits, accompanying victims of domestic violence to court, advocating for victims; assisting victims in navigating system, sheltering, counseling, filing criminal charges and ex‑parte.

Essential

Job Duties

• Conduct home visits in conjunction with the police department
• Interview victims, gather and document information
• Assess client needs to determine counseling, sheltering, crisis intervention and develop safety plans for victims
• Assist in filing charges and ex‑parte orders
• Conduct community outreach and education
• Develop marketing materials and attend meetings within the agency and community

Other Duties

• Case consultation with agency staff
• Maintain logs and enter data into agency database
• Prepare and send correspondence
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

AA degree in Human Services, Criminology, Sociology, or other related social science fields.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience with domestic violence population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of crisis intervention, domestic violence, and the court systems
• Basic knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Ability to build working relationships with other agencies, government departments, and community organizations
• Writing and oral communication skills for completing application forms and reports
• Information gathering from clients and compiling into case records
• Understanding of Federal, State, and local regulations, program policies and procedures
• Record keeping and report preparation skills
• Computer proficiency for data entry and retrieval

Licenses and Certificates

Maid requires possession of a valid driver's license, equivalent to a non‑Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education

Applicants must submit proof beyond high school, including diplomas or transcripts showing the major field of study.

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience as stated in their application, including clear and complete dates and duties of past and present experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work involves frequent walking and standing, some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Selected applicants must complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including criminal background, education certification, fingerprinting checks.

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