Summary:
Position for a Victim Advocate in the Child Support Enforcement Agency Division of the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office to work primarily with survivors of domestic violence as they navigate through the child support and legal system. 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:
Conduct training and provide support for CSEA staff.
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
Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Parental Leave
May qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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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