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1) Court Advocate
2) Children's Advocate - Part Time
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JOB TITLE: Court Advocate
SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs
STATUS: Full Time, Non Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the Court Advocacy Program; providing advocacy services to victims of domestic violence through the criminal justice system; and training and supervising volunteers involved in the court program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide clients with information, support and assistance in the court systems throughout Eastern Jackson County to ensure proper representation is offered.
- Act as a liaison between the victim of abuse and the criminal justice system.
- Ensure the safety and confidentiality of each victim of abuse involved in the court process.
- Initiate client contact by phone before, during, and after case disposition to provide on-going support and assistance.
- Collect and compile all necessary case and victim information from police reports and court dockets prior to each court.
- Provide training on domestic violence to law enforcement and other court personnel to ensure thorough understanding of issues surrounding domestic violence.
- Ensure that all files and documentation is current and accurate, report statistics monthly.
- Confirm and schedule appropriate court dates.
- Establish and continue positive communications with law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and other court personnel.
- Assist with the on call rotation to ensure that services are provided to victims and staff on a 24-7 basis.
- Train, schedule, and supervise volunteer court advocates and interns in the delivery of services.
REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
- BA/BS in Social Service field or its equivalent work experience
- Strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and its impact on the victims and society.
- Ability to communicate effectively with groups and individuals to provide positive relationships
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Ability to effectively communicate and motivate individuals in a group setting
- Working knowledge of Missouri Adult Abuse law and court procedures preferred.
- Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
- Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.
- Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
- Must be able to adapt to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical working conditions
Physical demands of the position
Vision demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Move around the shelter, stoop, bend and reach.
- Climb and descend stairs
- Lift 20 lbs
- Drive to transport clients and to attend meetings at various locations
- Utilize keyboard
- Work flexible and double schedules on an as needed basis and with little notice.
- Meet specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to focus.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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TITLE: Children’s Advocate
SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs
STATUS: Part Time
LOCATION: Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs (Thursdays)
HOURS: Monday 1pm to 8pm; Tuesday 2pm to 8pm, Wednesday 2pm to 6pm; Thursdays 2 pm to 6 pm (Lee’s Summit) and 6:30pm to 8 pm (Blue Springs); Friday 2pm to 6pm and rotating Saturdays 9:45am-11:45am
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide a classroom environment that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of children in care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Health, Safety, and Nutrition:
1. Supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
2. Report suspicion or knowledge of child abuse or neglect according to agency procedures.
3. Maintain a clean and healthy environment by completing all assigned chores.
4. Understand and comply with all State of Missouri Licensing Rules.
5. Follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the health and safety of children (including but not limited to the following: hand washing, feeding, diapering and toileting, administering medication, adult to child ratios, emergency medical care, illness and injuries).
Skills with Parents:
1. Maintain a non-judgmental attitude with families from all backgrounds.
2. Serve as an appropriate role model for parents.
3. Build and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with parents by being available and approachable and by listening and responding to parents’ concerns and questions.
4. Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with parents at all times.
5. Report positive accomplishments and concerns to parents in a respectful manner.
Skills with Children:
1. Maintain a friendly, warm, and affectionate attitude with children from all backgrounds.
2. Provide quality interactions with children by actively participating in children’s activities.
3. Use appropriate positive guidance techniques.
4. Support the development of problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development principles.
Administrative Duties:
1. Attend meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
2. Participate in weekly program staff meetings and monthly full-staff meetings whenever possible.
3. Document all activities with children and families, according to agency protocol.
4. Provide a daily information sheet on each child in care each day.
Other Duties:
1. Attend volunteer training and staff orientation.
2. Understand and comply with all Hope House, Inc. policies and procedures.
3. Represent Hope House, Inc. in a professional manner at all times.
4. Understand and put into practice the philosophy and goals of Hope House, Inc. and of the Early Childhood Program
5. Work with a variety of other team members, including members of the shelter, therapy, hospital, court/legal, and guardian programs.
6. All other duties as requested by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must be physically able to continually lift small children up to 50 pounds, to sit on the floor with children, and to speak and interact with children at children’s eye level.
3. Must consent to a Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse and Neglect Background Screening and Family Care Safety Registry screening. All background screenings must be returned clear.
4. Must provide current driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). MVR must be free of violations that conflict with the Hope House insurance policy.
5. Must be able to travel between locations and to Blue Springs as needed.
6. Must be Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certified, or become certified within 90 days of employment.
7. Must complete at least 12 clock hours of training related to the early childhood field each calendar year.
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Application Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter including salary requirements by e-mail to dfullerton@hopehouse.net, fax to 816-257-9350 or mail to Dayla Fullerton, Hope House, P.O. Box 577, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063.
No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest in Hope House. Hope House is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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