Family Court Advocate
Troy, NYFull-time$21.49–22.61/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Unity House seeks a Family Court Advocate for its Domestic Violence program at the Kathryn Allen Center in Troy, New York. The advocate assists victims and families as they navigate family court, supports filing and court proceedings, and connects people affected by domestic and sexual violence with community resources. The role also involves speaking on victims’ behalf and building relationships within and outside the agency.
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Full Time Hourly
Kathryn Allen Center, Troy, NY, US
Requisition ID: 2045
Salary Range: $21.49 To $22.61 Hourly
Unity House of Troy’s Domestic Violence program is looking for an individual to fulfill our Family Court Advocate position.
$1200 sign on bonus for those qualified
Key Responsibilities:
Assist victims and families navigating the family court legal system.
Assist with the filing process and court proceedings.
Advocate for families and individuals in the court system.
Speak on behalf of the victims of domestic sexual violence.
Assist victims of domestic & sexual violence with finding community resources.
Develop and maintain dynamic relationships both internally and externally.
Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging.
Qualifications: College degree in Social Services, Human Services or Criminal Justice preferred. Experience working with victims of domestic & sexual violence. A high school diploma or GED is required. Valid & clean NYS driver license. Must be organized, very well-spoken and comfortable with speaking in public.
Great benefits :
13 paid days off in your first year for full-time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b company contributions after one year of employment
Tuition reimbursement
50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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