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Legal Medical Advocate CAN Hope Chicago

48K–50K
Partially · Chicago, Illinois
Posted July 26, 2026
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Overview

The Legal & Medical Advocate leads advocacy and navigation for survivors of sexual violence. This full‑time role supports survivors through medical, criminal, and legal systems. Responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, escorting survivors to emergency departments, and assisting with protective orders. The position emphasizes accountability, healing, and removal of institutional barriers. It differs by focusing on direct survivor support and systemic reform within Chicago’s Family Justice Center.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Provide support crisis intervention and referrals to survivors and loved ones
  • 2Accompany survivors to emergency departments and accompany them during forensic exams
  • 3Offer legal advocacy and systems navigation for criminal and civil cases
  • 4Facilitate protective order filings and guide clients through DCFS investigations
  • 5Deliver medical advocacy services such as resolving billing and connecting to reproductive care
  • 6Provide referrals for housing food clothing and transportation assistance
  • 7Support the West Side office and partner locations with outreach and collaboration
  • 8Serve on‑call for 24‑hour hospital crisis response covering evenings and weekends
  • 9Engage in institutional advocacy through meetings with law enforcement and coalitions
  • 10Represent the agency on committees addressing trauma‑informed care equity and inclusion
  • 11Assist supervisors with volunteer training and program delivery via the Resilience Training Institute

Requirements9

  • 1Bilingual Spanish English fluency with bicultural experience preferred
  • 2Demonstrated interest in criminal and civil legal advocacy and law enforcement relations
  • 3Prior experience addressing sexual/gender‑based violence and working with LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities
  • 4Strong organizational record‑keeping and public speaking abilities
  • 5Exceptional executive functioning adaptability and ability to give feedback
  • 6Minimum 40 hours of sexual assault crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire
  • 7Background check clearing convictions related to sex offenses or youth victim offenses
  • 8Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend shifts
  • 9Passion for Resilience’s mission to end rape culture and support survivors

Salary Insight

$48 - $50k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

Bilingual English SpanishCrisis InterventionLegal AdvocacyMedical AdvocacyRecord KeepingPublic Speaking
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