DVRT and Legal Program Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: Manage the DVRT program throughout the county and provide supervision of volunteers. Provide direct legal options counseling, advocacy and court accompaniment for clients in the legal program. The time utilized for this position will be 80% DVRT and 20% legal advocacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 40 hour training to volunteers of various police departments and domestic violence police liaisons
• Provide training for county police departments, as requested
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selection and training of team members and leaders
• Facilitate and supervise regular team meetings and team leader meetings
• Act as liaison between PHDVS and law enforcement; maintain positive working relationships with police personnel
• Plan and facilitate team review meetings with department DV Liaisons
• Represent PHDVS at the county working group meetings
• Track and manage police association donations and budget for volunteer appreciation and training
• Provide skills training for current volunteers, per grant requirements
• Participate in program development and attend trainings/conferences on project related issues
• Be available to DVRT responders for supervision and support via phone, email and team meetings
• Maintain current DVRT affiliation agreements with local police departments
• Provide relevant information to meet grant-reporting requirements
• Provide speaking engagements; attend community events, and other duties as assigned
• Administrative duties as assigned
• Serve on Catholic Charities committees as needed

 DIRECT SERVICES:

• Provide crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence
• Provide victims with supportive legal options counseling as well as information on their rights under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to resident and non-resident clients
• Provide referral services to eligible domestic violence victims about their right to access financial relief through the VCCO
• Keep supervisor informed of matters that need advocacy within the police departments
• Assist victims through the Family Court process by providing pre and post hearing support
• Provide technical assistance to victims applying for restraining orders and/or responding to court paper work
• Provide domestic violence legal options counseling, including safety planning, referrals and education to victims involved in domestic violence proceedings at Superior Court via face-to-face meetings and/or written materials

INDIRECT SERVICES:

• Maintain appropriate and current documentation in files
• Report on VAG/DVRT activities as directed

OTHER DUTIES:  as assigned

Disclaimer Clause:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.