To apply for a position please submit your resume and completed application form to: La Casa Inc., 800 S. Walnut, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Please pick up an application form at our office or download it by clicking here.
ATTORNEY
Full-time at least 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday
- Provide legal representation and consultation to victims of domestic violence for domestic relations matters including, but not limited to protective orders, divorce, and custody.
- Receive and screen referrals of clients outside of agency that are requesting legal representation for related matters.
- Conduct ongoing process and outcome evaluation of program activities.
- Conduct legal clinics for victims of domestic violence
- Network with victim advocates, magistrate, municipal and district courts, and the District Attorney’s Office.
- Engage in ongoing professional development including keeping abreast of recent trends and developments regarding domestic violence, counseling, social work and advocacy as they pertain to the clients served by La Casa.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as needed.
- Assist with volunteer and new staff training
- Complete all required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence and New Mexico License Required
- Bilingual-Spanish speaking preferred.
- Warm and empathetic capabilities.
Residential Advocate
Residential advocates are responsible for responding to 24-hour Crisis Hotline by providing crisis intervention to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and others needing information, support and referral.
Residential advocates also provide informal counseling, support and assistance to residents of the shelter.
Qualifications
-Residential Advocates must be at least 21 years of age.
-At least 25 years of age with clean driving record and willingness to drive agency van preferred.
-High School Diploma and one year related education or experience in a helping profession
-Bilingual preferred.
-Warm, empathic, and non-judgmental with demonstrated ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients and staff.
-Former victims of abuse encouraged to apply.
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