Legal Victims Advocate
Home Safe Inc
Sumner, Robertson, And Wilson County , Tennessee
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring all clients received timely and personalized assistance.
- Provided mentorship to junior advocates, enhancing the overall capacity and effectiveness of the team.
- Maintained detailed records of all advocacy activities, evaluations, and outcomes for reporting to funders and stakeholders.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Used meetings to help clients prioritize actions and establish short- and long-term goals.
- Provided advocacy services for victims during hospital stays or court proceedings.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted safety assessments and provided safety planning strategies to survivors of domestic violence.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Monitored compliance with court orders issued against abusers.
- Served as a liaison between social service agencies and the courts when needed.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Assisted survivors with filing police reports or other legal documents as necessary.
- Advised victims on obtaining restraining orders against perpetrators of abuse.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken in cases involving domestic violence.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Maintained detailed records regarding client progress and treatment plans using an electronic database system.
- Educated community members on the dynamics of domestic violence, available resources, and legal rights of victims.
- Facilitated support groups for victims of domestic violence with the goal of enhancing their self-esteem and providing emotional support.