SC Court Advocate

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center•Akron, OH

19d

About The Position

Provides trauma-informed and culturally responsive advocacy and supportive services to survivors throughout the criminal justice system and provides specialized support to survivors involved in the Domestic Violence Intervention Court (DVIC).

Requirements

Degree in social work, criminal justice or related field preferred. At least one year experience in justice system setting or related field.
Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations).

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with diverse populations. Ability to model open communication, fair and equitable treatment, management of conflicts and work in team structure.
Computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide confidential services to survivors and individuals associated with Domestic Violence Intervention Court including, but not limited to: needs assessments, court orientation, advocacy support, crisis intervention, community referrals, danger assessment, safety planning, and follow-up support beyond the criminal case.
Assist survivors in filing police reports, protection orders, divorce filing, Victims of Crime Compensation, VINElink and ODRC registration.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation and maintains current data for statistics on survivor engagement.
Utilizes crisis intervention best practices including safety planning, trauma-informed care, and listening skills to provide compassionate support to all survivors and co-survivors.
Attend all DVIC treatment team meetings, DVIC court sessions, as well as any other additional meetings or hearings to provide advocacy for survivors; provides follow-up with survivors regarding hearing outcomes.
Assists in on-call rotation when requested by supervisor to provide crisis intervention and accompaniment to survivors in the hospital and other community based settings
Facilitate training opportunities to law enforcement, prosecutors, and the community regarding current domestic violence laws and legislation to ensure a strong coordinated response and support network for survivors.
Adheres to Service Excellence standards at all times.
Represent Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center by participating in community activities, coalitions and taskforce groups as requested or assigned by supervisor.
Complies with agency policies and procedures, federal and state requirements, CARF standards and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.