Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Job Title
Advocate
Location Clark Fulton Office, Cleveland, OH (Hybrid work), M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm
Employment Type Full-time, Non-Exempt
About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promotes healing and prevention and advocates for social change. Founded in 1974, CRCC offers services in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties such as legal advocacy, case management, therapy, education and outreach.
Position Summary The Advocate is primarily responsible for providing trauma‑informed crisis intervention, ongoing support and advocacy to survivors in judicial and civil systems as well as medical and academic systems. The Advocate educates and facilitates decision making, serves as a liaison, accompanies survivors to court appointments, conducts safety planning and provides training for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and community professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide survivor assistance in the judicial, medical and academic systems to survivors and co‑survivors
Coordinate with detectives to schedule and coordinate survivor interviews
Accompany clients to police interviews, grand jury, meetings with prosecutors, court proceedings, and Title IX hearings
Provide survivor assistance for clients from the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, Juvenile Court, and Cleveland Police Department Sex Crime and Child Abuse unit, local police departments, and Case Western Reserve University
Provide back‑up survivor assistance in Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga Counties
Provide follow‑up and referral services to clients
Assist with training hotline and volunteer advocates
Assist with trainings for community members, including roll call, in‑service, grand jury, etc.
Serve as an active member on the Sexual Assault Response Team
Build relationships with other professionals, including police departments, prosecutor’s office, probation/parole, other SART members, etc.
Provide back‑up coverage of 24‑hour support line as needed. Provide emergency line coverage as needed
Maintain justice advocacy statistics in database (Apricot)
Participate in coalitions directly related to advocacy, survivors and the criminal and civil justice system
Submit monthly reports of activities using database (Apricot)
Education, Experience, Licenses, & Certifications
Associate’s degree in law enforcement, paralegal, social services or related field; Bachelor’s preferred
With an Associate’s degree, 5 years of work experience in a related field providing direct services to the community in a human services program; 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
May consider an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training to meet the essential functions of the position
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $43,000 - $45,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, 403b retirement and match, 10 paid holidays, generous PTO and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of CRCC.
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Location Clark Fulton Office, Cleveland, OH (Hybrid work), M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm
Employment Type Full-time, Non-Exempt
About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promotes healing and prevention and advocates for social change. Founded in 1974, CRCC offers services in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties such as legal advocacy, case management, therapy, education and outreach.
Position Summary The Advocate is primarily responsible for providing trauma‑informed crisis intervention, ongoing support and advocacy to survivors in judicial and civil systems as well as medical and academic systems. The Advocate educates and facilitates decision making, serves as a liaison, accompanies survivors to court appointments, conducts safety planning and provides training for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and community professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide survivor assistance in the judicial, medical and academic systems to survivors and co‑survivors
Coordinate with detectives to schedule and coordinate survivor interviews
Accompany clients to police interviews, grand jury, meetings with prosecutors, court proceedings, and Title IX hearings
Provide survivor assistance for clients from the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, Juvenile Court, and Cleveland Police Department Sex Crime and Child Abuse unit, local police departments, and Case Western Reserve University
Provide back‑up survivor assistance in Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga Counties
Provide follow‑up and referral services to clients
Assist with training hotline and volunteer advocates
Assist with trainings for community members, including roll call, in‑service, grand jury, etc.
Serve as an active member on the Sexual Assault Response Team
Build relationships with other professionals, including police departments, prosecutor’s office, probation/parole, other SART members, etc.
Provide back‑up coverage of 24‑hour support line as needed. Provide emergency line coverage as needed
Maintain justice advocacy statistics in database (Apricot)
Participate in coalitions directly related to advocacy, survivors and the criminal and civil justice system
Submit monthly reports of activities using database (Apricot)
Education, Experience, Licenses, & Certifications
Associate’s degree in law enforcement, paralegal, social services or related field; Bachelor’s preferred
With an Associate’s degree, 5 years of work experience in a related field providing direct services to the community in a human services program; 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
May consider an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training to meet the essential functions of the position
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $43,000 - $45,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, 403b retirement and match, 10 paid holidays, generous PTO and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of CRCC.
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