Family Defense Practice Early Defense Team Parent Advocate

The Bronx Defenders an innovative, progressive, holistic legal defense office in the South Bronx seeks a passionate advocate with a commitment to social justice to join the Early Defense Team in representing parents in the earliest stage of their child welfare case during the agencys initial child protective investigation.

Responsibilities The Early Defense Team Family Defense Parent Advocate is responsible for working as part of an interdisciplinary legal team to represent community intake clients seeking assistance with family defense matters. The Bronx Defenders Early Defense Team also operates a 24- hour hotline where members of the community who are arrested, wanted by the police or contacted by ACS can call anytime of the day or night. The FDP Early Defense Parent Advocate will be responsible for staffing the hotline every couple weeks.

Qualifications To be eligible, candidates must have: - Minimum of one year of case management/advocacy experience OR - two years of education in a related field

Salary Salary is commensurate with experience. For candidates with 1-10 years of directly relevant experience, the salary range for this position would be approximately $57,343 to 72,626. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy; and a professional development fund. More specific information about salary and benefits will be provided when and if an offer is extended.

To Apply: https://careers-bronxdefenders.icims.com/jobs/1791/family-defense-practice-early-defense-team-parent-advocate/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=900&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240