Domestic Violence​/Criminal Policy Counsel

Overview

Domestic Violence/Criminal Policy Counsel (250008S4)

This position is with the Supreme Court of Ohio and focuses on domestic violence programs and criminal justice matters in Ohio courts. The Policy Counsel provides assistance to internal and external justice system partners through information dissemination, technical assistance, education, and rule/standards development.

Organization:
Supreme Court of Ohio

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Office of Human Resources, recruitingo.gov

Work Location:

Ohio Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $85,000-$105,000

Schedule:

Full-time

Union: N/A

Primary Job Skill:
Attorney/Legal

Technical

Skills:

Attorney/Legal

Professional

Skills:

Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Ethics and Values, Verbal Communication

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assistance & Support: Provides assistance to judges, court administrators, clerks, local staff, justice system partners, and advisory committees through information dissemination, technical assistance, education, rules, business processes, and projects/grants.
• Trend Monitoring: Monitors innovative trends and identifies effective practices related to domestic violence and criminal justice, disseminating information to judges, court staff, and justice system partners.
• Meeting Coordination: Staffs, coordinates, and monitors meetings for the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence, following up on suggestions and recommendations.
• Committee Support: Works with and provides administrative support to advisory committees/commissions; acts as staff liaison for court policy projects and recommendations.
• Program Development & Financial Management: Develops and manages domestic violence and criminal justice programs, prepares budgets, monitors expenses, manages grants and financial resources, and seeks alternative funding sources.
• Event Coordination & Training: Coordinates consultations, seminars, and meetings with experts; serves as a presenter for local court training; participates in regional/national associations and trainings.
• Relationship Building: Develops and maintains relationships with judges, court staff, justice system partners, and relevant agencies at national, state, and local levels.
• Board Participation: Participates in outside agency boards, task forces, or work groups; reports court-related topics to manager/director.
• Rules & Standards Development: Develops rules and standards to support domestic violence and criminal court programs.
• Evaluation & Research: Directs evaluations and research on domestic violence and criminal court programs.
• Program Support: Assists local courts in developing domestic violence and criminal programs; encourages collaboration with agencies and community resources.
• Facilitation: Facilitates roundtable meetings for judges and staff; attends related committees and public discussions.
• Written Work Support: Assists in rule drafting, contract review, and preparation of written documents.
• Constituent Support: Responds to constituent calls, suggests resources, and maintains ethical standards in providing information.
• Evaluation & Data Analysis: Participates in evaluations and research; compiles and analyzes data to encourage evidence-based decision-making.
• Grant Management: Collaborates with Grant Administrator and Fiscal Officers to write and manage grants; completes grant reports on time; seeks alternative funding for special projects.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and…