Campus Victim Advocate: Trauma-Informed Crisis Support

Hopeandhealingresources; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center (H&H) in Akron, OH, is seeking a full-time Administration Direct Service professional to provide trauma-informed advocacy and support to survivors of violence. You will ensure access to resources, safety planning, and compassionate guidance in the aftermath of trauma.

You will manage an individual caseload, document accurately, and work closely with allied professionals to promote empowerment and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree in women's studies, social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related field required.
• If no degree, previous experience in victim advocacy or related field required.
• Must maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and meet driving insurability requirements.
• Must meet agency background check requirements (OCBI and FBI).

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, education on crime victims’ rights, and trauma-informed support to survivors in diverse settings.
• Manages an individual caseload, conducts needs assessments, and develops individualized goal plans with clients.
• Utilizes crisis intervention best practices including safety planning and trauma-informed care.
• Completes client documentation accurately in compliance with agency requirements.
• Maintains anonymous/confidential record-keeping for all survivors and contacts.
• Completes a minimum of 40-hour training and maintains annual training requirements.
• Collaborates with allied professionals and victim advocacy agencies to ensure collaboration.
• Complies with agency policies, CARF standards, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Education

Degree in women’s studies / social work / criminal justice / psychology

Experience in victim advocacy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center (H&H) in Akron, OH, is seeking a full-time Administration Direct Service professional to provide trauma-informed advocacy and support to survivors of violence. You will ensure access to resources, safety planning, and compassionate guidance in the aftermath of trauma.

You will manage an individual caseload, document accurately, and work closely with allied professionals to promote empowerment and informed decision-making.