AGAPE Morningstar Sanctuary

Part-Time Court Advocate

AGAPE Morningstar Sanctuary

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Job Summary

Purpose: To provide advocacy to victims of domestic violence, including those who participate in AGAPE’s domestic violence emergency shelter program and those who seek services through the Davidson County Night Court located at the Family Safety Center in Nashville, TN.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Services:

Assists victims of domestic violence with completing their petitions for an Order of Protection so that the written Order shall be acceptable, clear, concise, and include all required information. Explains to the victim the process and criterion for obtaining the ExParte or Fiat through Night Court and the process of obtaining the Order of Protection from General Sessions, Circuit, or Juvenile Court. Provides advocacy, safety planning, crisis intervention, and community resources to clients – such as shelters, support group, counseling, legal aid, victim rights, etc.). Provides information about the Criminal Justice System. Refers clients to the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center for court accompaniment and additional court advocacy. Attends all trainings and meetings as required by AGAPE and funding sources.

Administrative: Assists victims with Orders of Protection. Maintains, records, and files accurate records for each client. Provides information, linkage, and referrals for service providers. Documents all information in secure database.

Qualifications

Must be a competent professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, maintain confidentiality, ability to take initiative, conflict management, culturally sensitive, team focused and collaborative, and ability to clearly/objectively document information.

Qualifications include:

· BA/BS in human service field or equivalent training and work experience

· Experience in crisis intervention and working with victims of domestic violence preferred

· Team player with strong decision-making skills

· Proficient in MS Office

Additional Information

Benefits

PTO, Vacation Time, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave

How to Apply

Email tlopez@agapenashville.org

Details

  • Date Posted: May 8, 2025
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Start Date: 06/01/2025
  • Working Hours: Shifts Vary (Monday through Friday 5pm -7am. Saturday and Sunday)