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Company Name : County of Summit
Location : Akron, OH
Position : Victim Advocate
Job Description : Position Details
Job Information
Appointing Authority Summit County Prosecutor, Sherri Bevan Walsh
Department/Division Prosecutor, Child Support Enforcement Agency
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8am to 430pm; Travel and OT as required; Onsite and remote work as required.
Job Description
Under direction; provides counseling and serves as initial contact
between victim/witnesses and the criminal justice system through
personal interviews, telephone contacts, and by explains legal
documents and procedures; serves as representative of the County Prosecutor to the victim/witness and to the public through speaking engagements; aids in and coordinates available services and referrals; participates in community awareness programs. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below; and/or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, or counseling, or criminal justice or other related discipline is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Pre-Employment Testing Requirements Criminal Background Check, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing
Work Environment
Physical Demands
Licensing/Certification
Additional Information
Job Duties
Job Duty Name Victim Advocate
Description of Job Duty
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification. Identify victims/witnesses, establish contact to evaluate needs, refer to appropriate agency; monitor and assess needs as required; provide information and update victims/witnesses throughout the judicial process. Serve as liaison between police agencies, prosecutor, courts, and victim/witness; educate the victims/witnesses and the public through speeches, seminars; prepares and distributes brochures; interprets and explains Common Pleas Court system to clients; counsels clients; resolves problems and complaints. Prepares impact statements, reports, statistical data; post-common pleas follow-up with agencies and victims/witnesses; aids with developing and submitting of grant applications.
Requisition Details
Requisition Details
Requisition Number C/U – 0202022-P
Working Title Victim Advocate
Posting Type External/Public Posting
Number of Vacancies 1
Advertised Salary
$18.79 / $1,503.20 / $39,083.20 minimum salary
$22.53 / $1,802.40 / $46,862.40 mid-range salary
$26.27 / $2,101.60 / $54,641.60 maximum salary
Open Date 02/07/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Safe Access to Child Support Services Advocate
Summary
The Child Support Services Advocate will provide safe access to child support services and promote economic stability in cases that involve risk of domestic violence. The Child Support Services Advocate will also provide training and support to the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), assist with legal clinics and education programs in the community, and participate in agency collaboration with other domestic violence service providers, legal services providers, and the courts.
Responsibilities:Serve as the primary point of contact and support for survivors of domestic violence identified by CSEA staff as needing additional assistance and support to navigate the processes involved in establishing paternity and child support orders, and/or enforcing child support orders.The advocate will lead coordination of case action planning and risk mitigation for survivors with internal staff and external collaborative partners.In coordination with the Safe Access Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, identify impacts of trauma, attend hearings with parents and provide other support that allows parents to safely participate in proceedings. Document all case actions in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner.Assist the CSEA with identifying and implementing safety-informed and trauma-informed best practices to respond to high-risk situations, including conducting lethality assessments and completing universal domestic violence screening, implementing interview guides, providing referrals to community-based service providers, and providing opportunities for safe disclosure of domestic violence concerns.
Conduct training and provide support for CSEA staff.Assist with clinics and educational forums in the community. Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including DV advocacy and legal services organizations.Stay informed concerning the applicable law, rules, procedures, policies, and practices related to the provision of child support services; and other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) required, with a BSW preferred.
Experience working with and advocating for survivors of domestic violence preferred.
Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment preferred.
Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
The capacity to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to both understand, support, and convey the clients’ and advocates’ needs.
Strong collaborative skills.
Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence.
Benefits Package includes:
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Pension
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Wellness Incentive Program
Discounted, Pre-Taxed Parking
Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Parental Leave
Work-Life Balance
Flex Time
County Gym
Career Development
Team Environment
Mentoring from Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys
Monthly Trainings
Paid CLEs and CEUs
Paid Attorney and Advocate Registration Fees
Culture and Work Environment
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Community Involvement
Volunteer Opportunities*
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