Gender Based Violence, Legal Advocate

Renton, WA

Specialized and Integrated Services King County – King County Services Health and Safety /

Full-Time /

On-site

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

What You'll Do

The YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation. Gender Based Violence, Legal Navigator will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which could include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning and life skills, employment, housing, and etc. This position will use a model of best practice trauma-informed advocacy with a strength based approach.

This position has a social justice component that will allow for critical thinking around how the external systems influences the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy are core values.

As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.

Expectations of your role:

Provides culturally relevant advocacy with trauma-informed approach for gender-based violence survivors whom are fleeing imminent danger
Support clients in navigating the civil and legal systems including assistance with filing protection orders, breaking leases, relocations, CPS, law enforcement
Complete intakes with new survivors, including screening for eligibility and to determine legal needs
Maintains records (data entry) and statistical information on clients served
Compiles data and complete monthly reports and quarterly narratives
Develops ongoing relationships with community partners and other service providers
Engage in community networking activities to both increase access to services for survivors furthered away from opportunity specifically African American and survivors of color
Conduct presentations and trainings to assist community and stake holders, including public speaking

Must have's to be successful:

Lived experience or knowledge of working with survivors that have experienced Gender-Based Violence, such as Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking (CSE
(1) year of direct social service experience or translatable lived experience skills considered in lieu of degree
Strong orientation and familiarity toward legal advocacy, with ability to navigate multiple systems (i.e., municipal and superior courts legal systems, law enforcement, etc.)
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
Vehicle with valid WA Driver's License; candidate must be able to travel between multiple work sites within a day
Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty, particularly in fostering social justice advocacy for communities furthest from opportunities (specifically African American and other women of color).
Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing, cell phone text messaging, calendaring, entry-level data entry and familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Hours, Rate, and Benefits

Hourly rate: $23-$25.00
Regular Full Time, Hours per week: 40
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans
At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing this position, the employee:
All positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to: domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients
Continuously sits for extended periods while performing desktop activities
Continuously stands and walks in performing duties
Continuously uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping, and reaching in using telephones, computers, kitchen equipment, donations and supplies
Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies
Frequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetings
Occasionally lifts and carries up to 5lbs. of paperwork, files and training materials
Occasionally kneels, bends, pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawers
This position is a mobile advocacy position that travels to multiple worksites within a day
*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%

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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Vaccination Requirement

All new hires must be vaccinated in accordance with CDC guidelines before their first day of employment.

Mental Health Considerations

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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