What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Advocate position at Tri-County Help Center, Inc.?
For more than four decades, Tri-County Help Center, Inc. (TCHC) has served Belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties as a trusted resource for individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and those with mental health needs. If you are passionate about advocacy, empowering others and working in a grassroots mission-driven nonprofit, contact us today!
REQUIREMENTS
- The position is located in TCHC's administrative office in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Familiarity with Belmont County and its community culture is required.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain the Ohio Advocate Network's Registered Advocate credentialing within 1 year of employment.
- TCHC reimburses mileage for required travel throughout Belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties and for professional development out of the catchment area.
- Interested applicants must complete a BCI and FBI criminal background check, have a valid drivers license with active auto insurance.
- The position is 40 hours per week during Monday-Friday 830am-430pm and some evenings to meet agency needs. The hourly rate is range is $15.00-$20.00 dependent upon qualifications and experiences.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The qualified applicant will provide direct advocacy working one-on-one with survivors, listening to their experiences, offering emotional support and deescalating a crisis when needed. Accompaniment includes attending court, law enforcement reporting or interviews and medical advocacy. An on-call rotation ensures survivors are not alone at local hospitals. Advocates help identify needs, goals, and build safety plans. A working knowledge of available community resources and how to access them helps survivors move forward.
This position includes advocacy in community education through creating presentations and speaking engagements to local groups about issues related to victimization and mental health. Outreach involves setting up at tabling events in the community to engage in public conversations bringing awareness on how to better support survivors.
This role has administrative tasks of answering calls, scheduling appointments, and documenting services on the electronic health records system so that clients and survivors receive consistent support. Regular statistic and data tracking is required for reports. Maintaining a welcoming, trauma-informed space includes light daily and weekly cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, respectful environment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
You might be a great fit if you are someone who is:
- Empathetic and open-minded: You meet people where they are, listen without judgment and believe healing looks different for everyone.
- Calm under pressure: You can support individuals experiencing crisis while maintaining professionalism and clear thinking.
- Organized and dependable: You can independently and clearly balance all the responsibilities of your position and are reliable to persons-served, your team, and the community.
- A strong communicator: You can explain systems and resources in ways that are understood and supportive. You value collaboration and enjoy taking the initiative to build relationships with local partners and community members.
- Adaptable: You understand the dynamics of a small, non-profit organization and are willing to step in wherever needed to help serve survivors and strengthen the organization's impact.
TCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants shall be considered regardless of applicant's race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, gender, disability status, sexual orientation or veteran status. For more information, visit TCHC's website at www.TriCountyHelp.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in Belmont County?
- Do you have a valid drivers license and active auto insurance?
- Are you willing to complete a BCI and FBI criminal background check?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20