Adult Advocate Clinician I-2

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Provides advocacy, support, and case management to adults who are at risk for or have experienced interpersonal family violence or intimate partner violence.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Engages in consistent supervision and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for risk reduction, prevention, and legal reporting of suspected family violence. Contributes to program development, utilizing evidence-based techniques including safety risk assessment and planning, providing access information on community resources, and integrating services with community partners. Maintains and documents advocate practice in accordance with various regulatory standards, ensuring proper patient referrals and continuity of care for comprehensive service provision. Manages subpoenas and provides court testimonies as directed by NCH legal services. Supports client and staff safety through patient safety initiatives and organizational development. Participates in in-service training on family violence and provides psycho-educational support to victims. Assists therapists with advocacy and case management support when needed. Interacts with various social and legal entities, providing in-home and community advocacy and support to families or adults who are at risk for or are survivors of interpersonal family violence or intimate partner violence.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, or related field, or equivalent experience required.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills. Ability to manage confidential information in a complex hospital environment and community settings. Working knowledge of relevant community resources and systems. Working knowledge of interpersonal family violence and human development. Motivational interviewing skills and fundamental knowledge of pathways to safety and independence for survivors or families at risk.

Experience:

Two years of experience working with family violence victims, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY

Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working Outdoors

CONTINUOUSLY

Audible speech, Driving motor vehicles (work required) •additional testing may be required, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing - Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Position may involve potential escalating events or interactions with others. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.