Safe at Home Liaison Northeast

Safe At Home Liaison Northeast

About Us:

As Ohio’s Secretary of State, Frank LaRose is doing his part to deliver a thriving democracy and a prosperous economy for all Ohioans. In his role as the state’s chief elections officer, he is working to ensure that Ohio’s elections are both secure and accessible. And, as the first stop for new businesses in the Buckeye State, he is assisting entrepreneurs as they receive articles of incorporation for a new business.

POSITION SUMMARY 
The Safe at Home Liaison plays a vital role in executing outreach activities to increase awareness and compliance for the Safe at Home program within the Ohio Secretary of State's office. The Liaison will work closely with the Safe at Home Administrator to ensure that everyone eligible for the program is aware of how they can join, build partnerships with local organizations in the community, and deliver the highest degree of service.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Outreach Activities
• •    Conduct outreach to raise awareness of the Safe at Home program.
• •    Engage with eligible individuals and ally organizations.
• Collaboration with Government Entities
• •    Meet with local government entities (judicial, prosecutor, law enforcement, etc.).
• •    Collaborate with Board of Elections and Jobs and Family Services.
• Participation in Events
• •    Attend partner association meetings, events, and conferences.
• •    Build and maintain relationships with local businesses for Ohio Businesses Against Trafficking.
• Training and Support
• •    Recruit and assist in developing training for application assistants.
• •    Serve as an application assistant for victims as needed.
• •    Collaborate with the Safe at Home Administrator to deliver training on the program’s requirements.
• Confidentiality and Communication
• •    Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity regarding participant information.
• •    Respond to inquiries from application assistants, participants, and the public via phone and email.
• Program Management
• •    Process mail as needed.
• •    Prepare reports, presentations, and materials for program evaluation and improvement.
• Legal and Resource Knowledge
• •    Stay informed on laws, regulations, and resources concerning domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence.
• Site Visits and Promotion
• •    Conduct NVRA site visits to local libraries and BMV locations, distributing posters and brochures.
• Policy and Legislation•    Provide input into policy and legislation related to the program.
• Travel Requirements•    Travel for outreach and training may require overnight stays.
• Additional Duties•    Perform other assignments as required.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
Education
•    Preferred: Associate’s degree in social work, public administration, criminal justice or a related field.
Experience
•    Required: 
o    Excellent client-facing communication skills.
o    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o    Solid organizational skills, including excellent attention to detail.
o    Experience with Microsoft Office products.
o    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
•    Preferred: 
o    Experience with Microsoft Teams.
o    Experience serving survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, or stalking.
o    Knowledge of crime victim protection and confidentiality laws.
o    Experience in public speaking, including trainings and presentations to various audiences.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
• •    Represent and present on behalf of Safe at Home. 
• •    Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• •    Follow SOS policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws. 
• •    Interpret and follow a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture format.
• •    Keen attention to detail, accuracy in work and organization skills.
• •    The ability to enter, maintain, and run reports off information in a database.
• •    Handle sensitive and confidential inquiries from employees and participants.
• Technology•    Personal computer, Microsoft Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams 
• This position is Unclassified per ORC 124.11 (A) (30)
• Background check and drug screening required prior to employment

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.