AFAB-Kafanm (Association of Haitian Women in Boston)
330 FULLER STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02124 P: 617-287-0096 F: 617-287-0170
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Position: Domestic Violence Civil Advocate (16 hours/week)
Reports to: Domestic Violence Program Director
General duties: Assist domestic violence victims with civil restraining order applications, hearings and other court procedures one day/week at Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court. Provide advocacy support, counseling services to women focusing on preventing situation of abuse and on resolving related issues. Help coordinate services and make appropriate referrals for victims to other service providers. Work closely with governmental and non-governmental advocates. One day/week the advocate will provide the same services at the Family Justice Center in Brighton.
Responsibilities:
• Help victims navigate the court system and access services
• Provides linguistically and culturally appropriate advocacy
• Advise clients on legal rights, court procedures, safe living alternatives, and techniques of self-protection
• Assist clients through the court system to include the securing of civil restraining orders and gaining custody rights. Insure that clients’ legal right are met
• File monthly report for both locations
• Attend the monthly Haitian Roundtable and other meetings related to the position
• All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Fluency in Haitian Creole and English
• Familiarity with Haitian Culture
• Experience working with the legal system (i.e. filing out forms and advocating for clients)
• Bachelor degree or higher education
Please send resume, cover letter, 3 references to:
Carmelle Bonhomètre
Association of Haitian Women (AFAB)
330 Fuller Street
Dorchester MA 02124
Fax: (617) 287-0170
cbonhometre@afab-kafanm.org