Legal Advocate

4 days ago


Kent, Ohio, United States Family & Community Services, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Legal/Outreach Advocate

Family & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Legal/Outreach Advocate to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in providing support and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and their families.

Job Summary:

The Legal/Outreach Advocate will be responsible for providing direct supervision to legal advocate assistants, reporting progress and concerns to the Director of Domestic Violence & Visitation Services, and assisting with concerns from clients serviced through the program. This role requires a strong understanding of domestic violence, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work in a team structure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, legal services, hospitals, and other social service agencies to minimize domestic violence.
  • Oversee planning, case reviews, and program goal achievement when necessary.
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive program image in the community.
  • Responsible for the evaluation and continual improvement of program services and activities.
  • Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
  • Accept referrals from area Criminal Justice Providers to interact with victims of violent crime, conduct professional and confidential intakes and assessments, including Civil Protection Order assistance.
  • Meet with clients at a safe location for early crisis intervention and discussion of clients options.
  • Oversee the attendance of court hearings with legal advocacy clients to explain procedures and support decisions.
  • Aid in the preparation of Victim's Compensation Claim paperwork.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to other service providers to increase skill levels and maintain cooperation.
  • Promote Model Ohio Protocol for responding to domestic violence by which Ohio communities can reduce the incidents of domestic violence and help victims escape abuse.
  • Oversee the maintenance of client files and records confidentially and reports statistics to appropriate persons.
  • Provide follow-up with client and service providers as needed.
  • Reports to Advisory Board/supervisor monthly to give and receive input about the position.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and/or 2 years minimum experience working with victims.
  • Knowledge of Client centered model of crisis intervention skills, and ability to teach crisis intervention.
  • Ability to model open communication and work in team structure.
  • Understanding of domestic violence, in the family and in the larger society.
  • 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 Identification and Investigation).

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