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Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: To oversee the Legal Program and the Domestic Violence Response Team. Directly supervise the DVRT Specialist, Court Liaisons and Legal Volunteers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct Services:
Provide assistance, to survivor of domestic violence, in preparing for court sessions including restraining orders hearings, motions to enforce, victims proceeding in criminal court proceedings
Provide support and court accompaniments in Superior and Municipal Court Program
Provide legal options counseling to victims
Advocate for clients with law enforcement and court systems
Provide appropriate referrals for victims and their children
Indirect Services:
Supervise Court Liaisons, DVRT Specialist and volunteers
Represent Providence House on the Domestic Violence Working Group
Provide relevant information to meet grant-reporting requirements
Coordinate Cell Phone projects
Provide training for law enforcement personnel and other organizations
Maintain positive working relationship with Superior Court, Municipal Courts, Police department personnel and the county prosecutor’s office
Maintain current affiliation agreements with local police departments, LSNJ, Ocean/Monmouth Legal Services and Family Court
Process incident reports from clients on court and law enforcement actions
Complete all necessary court and agency documentation on a timely basis
Provide speaking engagements and police trainings
Participate in program development
Hire, train and supervise staff as appropriate
Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor
OTHER DUTIES: as assigned