Responsible to InVEST Manager and works cooperatively with law enforcement. Does not supervise other employees. May work with interns or volunteers. Interrelates with all staff members. Provides support and guidance to victims and survivors.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Reviews law enforcement reports of domestic violence provided by collaborative law enforcement partners to determine those that are considered high risk. Will maintain documentation of same.

· Advocate will attempt to contact the victim within 72 hours of the initial police report.

· The advocate will strategize with supervisor to meet all InVEST program deliverables for survivor services.

· The advocate will participate in the bi-monthly Domestic Violence Task Force meetings in order to advance the Community Coordinated Response model.

· The advocate will provide training to the center’s hotline staff, outreach and shelter staff.

· The advocate will attend other trainings on working with domestic violence survivors at high risk of homicide.

· The advocate will participate in statewide quarterly meetings of InVEST programs.

· Will participate in electronic trainings for technical assistance.

· Will work towards completing all deliverables of the program.

· Will participate in the quarterly Fatality Review Team meetings and will assist with the preparation for the Fatality Review Team meetings and compiling data for the Team.

· Provides service management and/or counseling, or referrals for service management, for the victim/survivor/survivor to enhance prosecution or safety for the victim/survivor and her/his children. Document in participant’s file as appropriate.

· Attends court hearings, trials and other events as appropriate.

· Assists with monthly statistical reports and other reports that may be required by the agency.

· Has a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, service programs, and confidentiality and privilege.

· Service management and documentation meets the Florida Department of Children and Families program standards and Florida Statute.

· Responsible for overseeing and managing participant service in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, contracts, DCF standards, and applicable laws.

· Intercedes as necessary with members of the Clerk of Courts office, State Attorney’s office, law enforcement or judges on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic violence.

· Educates victims and survivors on their options within the legal/judicial system.

· Assists victims and survivors with completing paperwork that may be required by the judicial system in order to facilitate legal procedures.

· Assists victims with filing victim’s compensation claims.

· Maintains a good working relationship with all areas of the judicial system and law enforcement.

· Obtains police reports from law enforcement partners.

· Other duties as assigned.

Occasional duties or projects which may be performed at irregular intervals

· Makes community education/awareness presentations as appropriate

Business-Related Contacts:

· Works collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, personnel in other community agencies and Spring Staff when providing advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.

· This position may require co-location with local law enforcement partners several days per week to support collaboration and service coordination.

Prohibited Functions:

· Does not respond to requests from the media.

· Does not provide any service which could be interpreted as practicing law.