FIP Court Advocate

Position Summary

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).

Job Description

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• 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).

Role and 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.
• Remain up-to-date with laws and legal procedures pertaining to domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with community providers, court staff, and attorneys to better serve 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.
• 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 Battered Women’s Shelter by participating in community activities, coalitions and taskforce groups as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Domestic Violence Awareness month.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable for the position) – N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; step up and down; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear and drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Work environment: This position will be in a facility with victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. In addition to interaction with the survivors, the employee may have interactions with families of these individuals, the assailants and law enforcement.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm and varied
• Some evenings required

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center (H&H) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. H&H prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, reasonable accommodations will be made (where appropriate) for religious practices or employees with disabilities. Employees who may require a reasonable accommodation should contact an agency Director or the CEO. This policy applies to all employment practices within H&H, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. H&H makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and program needs at the time.

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