Advocacy Services Coordinator Resume Example

 Provide direct supervision to program staff, AmeriCorps service members, interns, and volunteers ensuring consistent policies and practices are developed, implemented and maintained.
 Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of program procedures and guidelines.
 Responsible for networking and maintaining relationships with courts in Jefferson County and assisting in the development of community resources for the victims served.
 Responsible for compiling and analyzing data for grant reports on a quarterly basis and provide program status updates to outside partners.
 Responsible for developing and presenting reports for the Director of Domestic Violence Services so that all are kept abreast of the program's status.

 Responsible for some Human Resource functions, such as hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and terminations in partnership with Human Resources.
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the YW Court Advocacy Program as well as supervision of court advocate staff and management of the program's volunteers, interns & AmeriCorps service members.
• Provide advocacy and education through public speaking engagements, personal contacts, law enforcement, and judicial training, etc.
• Support the research and preparation of grant proposals by maintaining statistical information as required by the YWCA Court Advocates Program.
• Represent the program at both local and county, and state meetings.

• Provided advocacy in the criminal justice system for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse.
• Provided case information and recommendations to the courts regarding counseling or other services for perpetrators.
• Maintained a working relationship with judges, police departments and court personnel in the county and municipalities to ensure that victims are provided legal protections.
• Identified and provided supportive services to victims of domestic violence, which may include referrals for emergency shelter, medical, food stamps, housing, employment, financial, psychiatric and transportation assistance.
• Educated victims on legal remedies available to them in the justice system.
• Maintained a professional relationship with all clients and created an atmosphere of empathy and support.
• Maintained most recent and current information regarding issues and policies affecting legal services to victims of domestic violence.
• Collaborated with local judicial partnerships, as well as other advocates and entities to provide the best possible resources for victims and their families.