Legal/Outreach Advocate (Full-Time)

Company: Axesspointe Community Health Center
Location: Kent
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Legal/Outreach AdvocateFull-Time$16/hourSCHEDULE: (Determined on a case by case basis) 40 hours per week, some on- call hoursGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for overseeing the Outreach Legal Advocacy program andproviding direct supervision to legal advocate assistants, reports progress and concerns toDirector of Domestic Violence & Visitation Services and assists with concerns from clients servicedthrough the program.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Collaborates with the Courts, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Legal Services, Hospitals, SaferFutures, and other Social Service Agencies toward the minimization of domestic violence.2. Oversees planning, case reviews and program goal achievement when necessary.3. Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive program image in the community.4. Responsible for the evaluation and continual improvement of program services and activities.5. Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirementsand educational/certification/registry requirements.6. Accepts referrals from area Criminal Justice Providers to interact with victims of violentcrime, and then conducts professional and confidential intakes and assessments, including CivilProtection Order assistance.7. May meet with clients at a safe location for early crisis intervention and discussion of theclients options8. Oversees the attendance of court hearings with legal advocacy clients to explain procedures andsupport decisions. Works directly with Domestic Relations and Common Pleas General division courts Attends Ex-parte hearings and Full-hearings to help client to obtain a Civil Protection order inDomestic Relations Court or Anti-Stalking Orders in Common Pleas court May also aid in the preparation of Victim's Compensation Claim paperwork9. Prepares and delivers presentations to other service providers to increase skill levels andmaintain cooperation.10. Promotes Model Ohio Protocol for responding to domestic violence by which Ohio communities canreduce the incidents of domestic violence and help victims escape abuse.11. Oversees the maintenance of client files and records confidentially and reports statistics toappropriate persons12. Provides follow-up with client and service providers as needed.13. Reports to Advisory Board/supervisor monthly to give and receive input about the position.14. Models awareness and behavior needed for growth and development.15. Fulfills other duties as assigned.16. Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements,and educational/certification/registry requirements.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and/or 2 years minimum experience working with victims2. Knowledge of Client centered model of crisis intervention skills, and ability to teach crisis intervention.3. Ability to model open communication and work in team structure4. Understanding of domestic violence, in the family and in the larger society.5. Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.6. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground check (Ohio Bureau of CriminalIdentification & Investigation).MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, sociology,psychology or social work and a minimum of two years experience in social services OR in lieu ofBachelor's degree, 4 years experience working with domestic violence victims, courts or lawenforcement personnel.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience in working with victims of domestic violence and anunderstanding of domestic violence in the family and in the larger society.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to walk up and down stairs and sit for extendedperiods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.PI9a62ca26eccb-31181-35835435

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