Supervisor of Advocacy Services: Domestic Relations Court

Position:Supervisor of Advocacy Services:
Domestic Relations Court

Location: Summit County Domestic Relations Court

205 S High St, 2nd Fl

Akron, OH

Job :138

# of Openings:1

Job Description

Title:

Supervisor of Advocacy Services:
Domestic Relations Court

FLSA Status: Salary / Exempt

Job Type:Full Time

Compensation:$40,000-$50,000 annually

Day

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Shift

Schedule:

8:00am - 4:00pm

On-Call Requirements:Yes

About Us:Victim Assistance Program is one of the first victim services agencies in the United States, Victim Assistance Program (VAP) is committed to building upon the foundation established by our founder in 1972. We are continually evolving, advancing, and seeking innovative ways to assist victims of crime and trauma. If you are passionate about using your skills to help create a world where all victims are supported and healed, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Position:
Supervisor of Advocacy Services
- Domestic Relations Court

The Supervisor of Advocacy Services:
Domestic Relations Court ensures victims receiving crisis and advocacy services, via phone, online, or in person, are provided with superior trauma-informed services from an advocate who is professional, trained, culturally competent, empathetic, compassionate, and resourceful.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing leadership, training, and coaching tostaff, volunteers, and interns
• Ensure direct reports are fulfilling their job descriptions,assigned tasks and/or projects
• Engage in all required staff meetings & trainings
• Assist advocates, volunteers, & interns with physical &psychological needs for themselves and/or clients
• Empower staff/interns to explore solutions to problems
• Develop, maintain, and foster relationships with key entities such as the Summit County Clerk of Court staff,Domestic Relations Court staff, Summit County Juvenile Court staff, and Summit County Sheriff Deputies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Victim Assistance Program (VAP) within the Summit County Domestic Relations Court
• Maintain knowledge of the state’s current Safe at Home Program, Marsy’s Law, as well as teen dating violence,domestic violence, anti-stalking protection order processes and other resources available to victims
• Ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and trauma-informed environment in the Children Who Witness Violence Drop-In Center by executing corrective actions in response tosafety interventions, maintaining regular oversight of staff working in the room, and providing support to both staffand clients when necessary.
• Assist with the hiring and termination process of direct reports
• Assist peers in covering 24/7 on call supervisory responsibilities including debriefing staff/volunteers/interns
• Represent the agency by leading or assisting with collaborative projects, collaborative programs, meetings,trainings, or presentations upon request
• Communicate high profile cases & significant issues to supervisor as soon as possible 24/7
• Maintain all licenses and certifications held
• Maintain and advance in NACP when applicable
• Adhere to MOUs with partnering agencies
• Respond within 30 minutes upon request to a scene

Requirements
Victim Assistance Program is committed to equipping our employees with the tools for success. We ask that you bring the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)
• 1.5 years of social services experience is
  required
• Must reside within 25 miles of VAPs Main office
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle throughout the duration of employment
• Experience with working effectively and proactively with service providers, local, state, and federal entities
• The skills to oversee human resource and financial management matters
• Demonstrate a high level of emotional maturity and resilience in handling sensitive and challenging situations with compassion and professionalism
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities by taking initiative,engage in problem solving and critical thinking practices
• Ability to work in harmony with co-workers
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and timely

Our facilities include an education and training space, a trauma-free room, and a fully equipped staff kitchen. We also offer a generous benefits package including:

• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Bereavement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer-matching contributions

Things to Consider Before Applying
At Victim Assistance Program, we want prospective employees to be fully aware of this work's potential physical and psychological impacts. As a Victim Advocate, you may be exposed to distressing sights, sounds, and situations, such as crime scenes, photos of abuse, and recordings of violent incidents. Additionally, some situations may involve potential physical risks from victims or aggressors.