Positions Still Open! Internship: Legal Advocacy-TPO Office

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists citizens as it relates to domestic violence in understanding and filling out legal documents required for temporary protective orders
• Assists with record-keeping and statistical data pertaining to the services provided
• Accompanies victims to court hearings
• Qualifications:

• Background Check/Fingerprint Check
• Compassion & sensitivity
• Good listening & verbal/non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to be calm, professional & non-judgmental
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Dependability
• Organization
• Successful completion of required training program

• Orientation and attendance at all intern/volunteer training sessions related to issue
• Adhere to a regular schedule as set forth by intern and supervisor
• Shifts are from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday at the Cobb County Courthouse. Interns must commit to at least 2 days per week.

Training:

• Approximately 20 hours of initial training to include: domestic violence, sexual assault, active listening, crisis intervention skills, policies & procedures
• Additional orientation and training sessions as it pertains to specific roles
• Approximately 40 hours of online Victim’s Assistance Training