Advocacy Services for Individuals Experiencing Domestic Abuse

The Dane County Department of Human Services is seeking a vendor to provide advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence in Dane County. The program will provide legal advocacy, support, and education within the Dane County legal systems. The vendor will be required to provide services at least during regular business hours when Dane County courts are in session and must serve 320 clients and provide 2,000 hours of advocacy services per contract year. The vendor will also be required to provide monthly reports and quarterly narrative summaries. The contract will be for one year with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing legal advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence • Offering services during regular business hours when Dane County courts are in session • Serving 320 clients and providing 2,000 hours of advocacy services per contract year • Providing monthly reports and quarterly narrative summaries • Coordinating with court-affiliated victim-witness services where appropriate • Ensuring that services are accessible to individuals with disabilities and limited English proficiency