Campus Advocate, Safer - Campus Health and Wellbeing

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

11d•$66,480 - $94,716•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Safer, this position is responsible for serving as a campus advocate for survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and other forms and gender- and power-based violence and providing periodic programming related to survivor wellness. The Campus Advocate provides crisis counseling, advocacy and programming to assist with survivor needs and their long-term wellbeing at Cal Poly. The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with campus and community resources to ensure smooth delivery of services. The Campus Advocate will also occasionally support campus consultations and trainings regarding trauma-informed practices, responding to disclosures of harm, informing campus community members of reporting options and resources, and support general programming needs regarding survivor wellness efforts.

Requirements

Familiarity with gender- and power-based violence prevention education, advocacy, and consultation techniques.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to define, review, and implement different or creative solutions to unusual or complex problems with a high degree of independence and discernment.
Demonstrated ability in in-depth analysis, understanding and ability to explain complex federal, state and campus regulations and systems relevant to gender- and power-based violence.
Ability to work well with college students, one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge of social determinants of health, social justice intersections to overall wellbeing, identity development, societal and cultural roots of violence, intersectionality and systems of oppression.
Experience providing trauma-informed services to individuals experiencing interpersonal violence.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
Completed 65-hour California State Certification as a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselor, compliant with California Evidence Code § 1035.2 and 1037.1; or comparable certification from another state and willingness to obtain California certification within first 6 months of employment, and complete 8 hours of continuing education annually.
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs.
May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Responsibilities

Serve as a campus advocate for survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and other forms and gender- and power-based violence.
Provide periodic programming related to survivor wellness.
Provide crisis counseling, advocacy and programming to assist with survivor needs and their long-term wellbeing at Cal Poly.
Collaborate with campus and community resources to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Occasionally support campus consultations and trainings regarding trauma-informed practices, responding to disclosures of harm, informing campus community members of reporting options and resources.
Support general programming needs regarding survivor wellness efforts.