CODA Mobile Advocate

This position works underneath the Director of Operations with Council on Domestic Abuse, Inc. The Mobile Advocate provides case management and legal advocacy to individuals needing assistance as a result of domestic violence and sexual assault in Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vigo and Vermillion counties.

This position works out of the CODA administrative office located at 21 S. 17th Street, but also works in the community, assisting clients where they prefer to meet. Maintaining professional boundaries are extremely important. The right candidate must be able to build and maintain working relationships with many types of community organizations, work with law enforcement and Prosecutors, social services, business owners, etc.

The Mobile Advocate should be trauma-informed, meets with clients and helps refer to services, assists with filling out applications for programs, provides legal advocacy in the court system and more. This position works with agency staff and community resources to empower program participants in their independence and self-sufficiency, but ultimately allowing clients to decide what is right for them. This position also provides education on topics related to domestic violence and sexual assault to area professionals and the general public.

Required skills include: Professional communication, basic office skills, ability to work independently, have reliable transportation and full coverage insurance, maintain service statistics for grant reporting, have compassion and empathy, ability to network and maintain working relationships.

Position is typically Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. Must have availability to assist clients in cases of emergency during off hours and on-call hours possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Terre Haute, IN 47807