Adult Advocate Clinician I-Community Response

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides advocacy, support, and case management to adults who are at risk for or have experienced interpersonal family violence or intimate partner violence. This position is based at the Franklin County Domestic Relations Court and involves work in a court setting alongside attorneys and with responding law enforcement officers. The role includes cross-training and coverage for the ACT-DV law enforcement co-response, with standard hours Monday through Friday, and a minimum of one shift per week during non-traditional hours to support ACT-DV co-response or provide crisis intervention coverage.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy.
• Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a complex hospital environment and community settings.
• Working knowledge of relevant community resources and systems.
• Working knowledge of interpersonal family violence and human development.
• Motivational interviewing skills and fundamental knowledge of pathways to safety and independence for survivors or families at risk.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with family violence victims, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in consistent supervision and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for risk reduction, prevention, and legal reporting of suspected family violence.
• Contributes to program development, utilizing evidence-based techniques including safety risk assessment and planning, providing access information on community resources, and integrating services with community partners.
• Maintains and documents advocate practice in accordance with various regulatory standards, ensuring proper patient referrals and continuity of care for comprehensive service provision.
• Manages subpoenas and provides court testimonies as directed by NCH legal services.
• Supports client and staff safety through patient safety initiatives and organizational development.
• Participates in in-service training on family violence and provides psycho-educational support to victims.
• Assists therapists with advocacy and case management support when needed.
• Interacts with various social and legal entities, providing in-home and community advocacy and support to families or adults who are at risk for or are survivors of interpersonal family violence or intimate partner violence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level