Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Kent, OH • Safer Futures (Portage County)

　　DescriptionLegal/Outreach Advocate

　　Full-Time 

　　$16/hour

　　*SCHEDULE:    *         (Determined on a case by case basis) 40 hours per week, some on- call hours

　　*GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: *Responsible for overseeing the Outreach Legal Advocacy program and 

　　providing direct supervision to legal advocate assistants, reports progress and concerns to 

　　Director of Domestic Violence & Visitation Services and assists with concerns from clients serviced 

　　through the program.

　　ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Collaborates with the Courts, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Legal Services, Hospitals, Safer Futures, and other Social Service Agencies toward the minimization of domestic violence.

　　Oversees 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.

　　Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements 

　　and educational/certification/registry requirements.

　　Accepts referrals from area Criminal Justice Providers to interact with victims of violent crime, and then conducts professional and confidential intakes and assessments, including Civil 

　　Protection Order assistance.

　　May meet with clients at a safe location for early crisis intervention and discussion of the clients options

　　Oversees the attendance of court hearings with legal advocacy clients to explain procedures and support 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 in 

　　Domestic Relations Court or Anti-Stalking Orders in Common Pleas court

　　•  May also aid in the preparation of Victim's Compensation Claim paperwork

　　Prepares and delivers presentations to other service providers to increase skill levels and maintain cooperation.

　　Promotes Model Ohio Protocol for responding to domestic violence by which Ohio communities can reduce the incidents of domestic violence and help victims escape abuse.

　　Oversees the maintenance of client files and records confidentially and reports statistics to appropriate persons

　　Provides follow-up with client and service providers as needed.

　　Reports to Advisory Board/supervisor monthly to give and receive input about the position.

　　Models awareness and behavior needed for growth and development.

　　Fulfills other duties as assigned.

　　Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, 

　　and educational/certification/registry requirements.

　　RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:

　　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 back ground check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal