Legal Advocacy Services Manager at YWCA Clark County

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

26.92

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advocacy, Social Justice, Project Management, Crisis Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Leadership, Bilingual, Trauma-Informed Care, Racial Equity, Court Processes, Advocacy, Training, Outreach, Confidentiality, Data Entry

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Status: Full-time Hours: 40 hours per week (32 work, 8 company-sponsored time) Company Sponsored Time: We offer a 4-day, 32-hour work week, and YWCA will provide this role 8 hours of Company Sponsored Time for you to use on Fridays to maintain work-life balance while maintaining pay at 40 hours a week Pay Range: $26.92+ $1 bilingual differential Benefits:Visit our Benefits and Perks Tab by Clicking Here Duration: Position is guaranteed through September 30, 2026. While we hope to extend the position beyond that time frame, we can not guarantee a reissuance of funding past that The Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy Services Manager is responsible for coordinating support services such as advocacy for survivors by attending protection order dockets, training SA staff on legal advocacy, managing referrals, coordinating with Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program, managing special projects related to legal advocacy and acting as the point of contact for partners in relation to legal advocacy services. There is a strong social justice component to all program positions within YWCA, requiring critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty and other forms of oppression. Knowing the core principles of anti-racism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values. Mission Related Expectations Gain approval for, track, and engage in activities that meet the organization’s 1% for Social Change initiative. Incorporate YWCA’s commitment to social justice by understanding how racism, sexism, classism, and other oppressions intersect and are embedded in institutions. Seek opportunites for continued learning about racial, gender and class equity. Assure that participants, staff, volunteers and community partners are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background. Provide leadership and direction to program staff, ensuring YWCA’s commitment to racial and gender justice is embedded in program decisions and operations. Legal Advocacy Services Management Meet initial Washington state requirement for 30 hours of sexual assault specific core training, legal advocacy training as needed, and 12 hours of annual continuing sexual assault specific training Support participants by providing legal advocacy services at community office, in court during protection order dockets (in person and virtual), prosecution interviews, defense interviews, criminal trials, sentencing and other events and locations applicable to legal advocacy. Develop a plan for and provide legal advocacy services training for the Sexual Assault Program staff, volunteers and interns. Manage referrals to Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program and serve as the primary point of contact for the Sexual Assault Program. Act as a liaison for the Sexual Assault Program with the Northwest Justice Project Maintain relationships with local Commissioners, court staff and other partners relative to legal advocacy services. Provide information to local social services agencies regarding legal advocacy services available to sexual assault survivors. Provide outreach to deaf and other underserved communities. Participate in YWCA Clark County sponsored legal clinics. Work closely with the Director of the Sexual Assault Program to ensure legal advocacy services are accessible and supportive for survivors. Maintain compliance with confidentiality, mandatory reporting and other Washington state laws as applicable. Meet reporting and data entry requirements as defined by LAV grant Attend and actively participate in YWCA organizational, LAV Grant Steering Committee, and community meetings, as appropriate. Provide additional support for Sexual Assault Program services as needed. Requirements Minimum education High school diploma or G.E.D. Related education: Knowledge of trauma and best practices for creating a trauma-informed work environment for survivors receiving services. Has a strong working knowledge of racial equity and commitment to advance anti-racism and inclusion framework in programming, policies and practices. Knowledge of protection order processes, preferably within Clark County, WA. Knowledge of legal advocacy services for survivors in WA State. Related experience: A minimum of fifty hours of training on sexual assault issues and advocacy within the past three years. One year of experience providing advocacy to victims within a sexual assault program. One year of experience providing legal advocacy services within a sexual assault program. One year of experience with court processes. Experience providing effective coaching and guidance to staff and volunteers. Experience working with language interpreters including Russian, Spanish and ASL. General Requirements: Complete and pass a background check. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Strong ability to lead: supervisors make sure the day-to-day work gets done; leaders do so while strategically motivating staff and volunteers to improve performance and further the mission of the organization. Ability to work in a team: modify the way a challenge is resolved if it is in the best interest of the organization and participants to do so. Strong project management skills: maintain a strategic focus while simultaneously managing multiple projects, deadlines, goals, and program needs. Strong problem-solving skills: resourceful and able to resolve challenges while knowing when it’s time to stop and ask questions or seek additional guidance. Strong technological skills: effectively use common software programs (like MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint) to fulfill position-related expectations. Strong soft-skills: adapt work and communication style to mitigate unnecessary tension, improve efficiency, increase morale, and make programmatic improvements with little or no prompting. Strong crisis management skills: effectively and respectfully communicate often-times complex and emotionally charged information to participants, law-enforcement, court officials, co-workers, and supervisor. Strong advocacy skills: utilize empowerment-based advocacy to support participants in a manner that supports the organization’s core values, goals of the program, and organization’s overall mission. Language fluency: Verbally and in writing, clearly communicate with participants, co-workers, and community partners in English as needed. Don't meet every single requirement after reading through this post? You may be just the right candidate for the role or future roles, and please know we value lived experience! Studies have shown that due to white supremacy culture, systemically oppressed communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. YWCA Clark County is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Responsibilities

The Legal Advocacy Services Manager coordinates support services for survivors, including advocacy during protection order dockets and training staff on legal advocacy. They manage referrals, special projects, and act as the primary contact for legal advocacy services.