DEFIANCE
COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Victim’s
Assistance – Victim Advocate
County Application for employment
Job Posting: Victim Advocate
Defiance County Victims’ Assistance / SARAH’s House
Defiance County Victims’ Assistance,
a division of the Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office, is seeking a
compassionate and dedicated Victim Advocate to join our team.
Position
Summary
The Victim Advocate provides direct
support, crisis intervention, and advocacy to victims of crime and their
families. This role assists individuals in navigating the criminal justice
system, ensures victims are aware of their rights and available resources, and
works collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners to promote healing and
justice.
Key
Responsibilities
- Provide
emotional support, information, and crisis intervention to victims of
crime.
- Assist
victims in exercising their rights under Marsy’s Law and Ohio law.
- Accompany
victims to court proceedings, interviews, and meetings with law
enforcement or prosecutors.
- Make
referrals to appropriate community resources including counseling,
shelter, and support services.
- Maintain
accurate and confidential case records.
- Participate
in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and community outreach efforts.
- Support
the mission of SARAH’s House in serving child abuse victims and their
families.
Qualifications
- Associate’s
or Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a
related field preferred (relevant experience may be considered).
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work with individuals in crisis with empathy, patience, and
professionalism.
- Knowledge
of victim rights and the criminal justice system a plus (training
provided).
- Must
be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Background
check required.
Compensation
- Pay:
Based on experience
- Benefits
package available
How
to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and
resume to:
Defiance County Victims’ Assistance / SARAH’s House
Attn: Michelle White, Director
mwhite@defiancecoprosecutor.com
Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2025