Campus Care Advocate (TUC - Strength United)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Campus Care Advocate is a member of the California State University Northridge response to sexual assault and interpersonal abuse. As such the Campus Care Advocate works in close coordination with the Office of Equity and Diversity, Department of Police Services, Counseling, Health and Student centers as well as off campus members of the sexual assault response team. Providing Accompaniments, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Short-Term Counseling, Outreach and Prevention activities.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or enrollment in an MFT or MSW graduate program; a bachelor’s degree is required.
If the selected candidate is not already certified by the state of California as a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor advocate the candidate will have to attend the requisite training to obtain the certification.
Must pass a Criminal Clearance.
Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must have excellent computer skills, including the ability to use both Mac and PC platforms and to use Microsoft Office and database programs.
Must demonstrate ability to assess risk and work with representatives from various campus departments, upholding professional boundaries.
Must be comfortable in hospital settings with ability to view injuries in a calm manner.
Must demonstrate the capacity to remain calm, focused and responsive in crisis situations.
Must demonstrate the ability to use communication skills that successfully convey and obtain accurate and complete information in a respectful and caring manner.
Have a basic knowledge of body language and non-verbal communication.
Understand and demonstrate active listening skills.
Must be a critical thinker, reasoning, organizing and analyzing information so that problems are accurately understood and solutions are congruent with client’s capacities and outcome orientated.
Capacity to negotiate and collaborate to ensure the client’s successful receipt of services.
Demonstrate the skill of advocating for the needs and rights of people.
Must show a passion and sensitivity for trauma work.
Demonstrated experience to maintain cooperative working relationships with others; be team oriented; coordinate/collaborate with professionals from multiple agencies whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality
Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, and religious backgrounds and an ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.
County, State and Federal Criminal Checks
Driving Record
Education Verification
Reference Check
Access to a reliable vehicle, valid California Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
Must Maintain personal cell phone

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and emotional support, case management, short-term counseling, accompaniment to forensic medical evidentiary evaluations, office of equity and diversity and court proceedings.
Assists in obtaining restraining orders, communicates with referrals and resources to ensure streamlining of service provision.
Adheres to mandated reporting and confidentiality rules, policies and procedures of Strength United.
Consults with a licensed staff clinician on issues regarding mandated reporting, client confidentiality, and/or suicide.
Provides follow-up; remains connected with clients on a weekly or monthly basis to maintain the flow of communication and assistance.
Facilitates access to address legal and immigration related issues of clients and links to partner agencies.
Works closely with and liaisons, whilst upholding confidentiality with multi-disciplinary team members on campus; advocating for clients stated needs assisting law enforcement and campus partners in meeting those needs; facilitates communication between campus partners and clients.
Maintains advocacy files; documents all client contact; documents all onsite and offsite referrals, and outcomes; maintains all consents; gathers and enters statistical data resulting from advocate contacts into web-based data management system; and provides reports to program and agency administrators.
Provides training and presentation to a range of on campus entities to include: Incoming Students, Housing, Health Center, Faculty, Staff and Classroom lectures.
Participates in and provides cross training to partner agencies and Multi-disciplinary team case review; attends monthly meetings as assigned.
Will perform other duties as assigned.