Norse Violence Prevention Back-up Advocate

Position Title:

Norse Violence Prevention Back-up Advocate

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Position Type:

Temporary

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About the Role:

The Back-up Advocate will provide victim advocacy services on an as needed basis to ensure advocacy coverage in the Norse Violence Prevention office. This position is part-time and will report as needed out of the Norse Violence Prevention Center. The position serves students impacted by interpersonal violence including sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or stalking and is responsible for providing support services that are trauma-informed. Services include safety planning, crisis intervention, information and support with reporting options both on and off campus, academic and housing accommodations, general support services, and other services as needed. The Norse Violence Prevention (NVP) Back-up Advocate will work collaboratively with other departments and offices on campus (The Office of Title IX, Community Standards and Care, University Housing, University Police, and others) as well as with off campus systems (hospitals, courts, law enforcement) to support student survivors. The NVP Back-up Advocate is responsible for maintaining client confidentiality, maintaining appropriate documentation of services and providing all necessary information for grant reporting requirements.

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Responsibilities:

• Direct advocacy services to students (90%)
• Documentation of service and administrative tasks (10%)

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other human services degree preferred.
• At least one year experience of advocacy and/or prevention required, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of dynamics of interpersonal violence required.

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