Trinity Health · 1 day ago
Victim Advocacy Specialist - Forensics - Mount Carmel Health System
Columbus, OH
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTrinity Health's Mount Carmel Health System is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to the community. The Victim Advocacy Specialist is responsible for offering comprehensive advocacy services to victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support throughout their healing journey.
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Responsibilities
Exhibit each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service
Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system
Provides direct support to survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support
Accompanies survivors to medical, legal, and social service appointments as needed
Advocates for the rights and needs of survivors within the healthcare system, law enforcement, and legal proceedings
Connects survivors with appropriate resources, such as emergency housing, legal aid, counseling services, and financial assistance
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources and services available to survivors
Works under the direction of the physician/provider and Forensic Unit leadership to guide victims through the healthcare system; coordinates the logistics for adherence to a healthcare plan
Conducts awareness and prevention programs for community members, professionals, and at-risk populations
Provides training and education to healthcare providers, law enforcement, and social service agencies on recognizing and responding to victims of trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence
Develops and implements individualized care plans for survivors, focusing on their immediate and long-term needs
Maintains detailed and confidential records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes
Works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated and effective response to survivors' needs
Participates in community coalitions and task forces aimed at combating human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence
Displays sensitivity to and understanding of various cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam
2 years of experience working with victims of violence, exploitation, or trauma
Experience in developing training programs or plans
Effective Communication Skills
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office software products
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Culturally sensitive and comfortable working with a diverse urban population
Strong knowledge of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence issues, including legal and social service systems
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings or weekends
Reliable transportation to make patient home visits and accompanying on appointments as needed
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
Employee Referral Rewards program.
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Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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