Resource Navigator

Rice University•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The SAFE Office provides supportive services to students who have been impacted by interpersonal violence and education and guidance on navigating difficult relationships and building healthy relationships. The SAFE Office also provides outreach to the Rice campus community to deliver education on interpersonal violence and healthy relationships, with the goal of decreasing incidents of relationship and sexual violence (including harassment), stalking, and sex/gender discrimination in the lives of students. The Resource Navigator works one-on-one with students who have experienced interpersonal violence or have been accused of these behaviors and delivers case management services to them, including providing information on reporting options and procedures, accompanying students to meetings, requesting Title IX accommodations, and assisting with community referrals, lethality assessments, and safety planning. They will also create and facilitate trainings related to these topics for staff, faculty, and students. Navigators also serve as CTIS (Critical Thinking in Sexuality) class instructors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
1+ year of experience providing sexual and domestic violence support services
Knowledge of case management models
Knowledge of social services for culturally diverse young adult populations
Outreach skills
Multicultural competence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to work flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field
Experience working with college populations, individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence, LGBTQ+ populations, or addressing social issues affecting young adults
Licensure as an LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Excellent presentation skills

Responsibilities

Provides navigation services to students who have experienced or have been accused of interpersonal violence
Assists in providing case management for students whose behavior, academic progress, or mental or physical health concerns indicate a need for assistance; identifies students' problems and arranges for needed services both on and off campus
Provides support, guidance, case management, information, and accompaniments for students
Provides hospital, police, and criminal justice accompaniments as needed
Assists with Crime Victims' Compensation
Responsible for attending community meetings both at Rice University and throughout the greater Houston area
Maintains case history records and prepares reports when necessary
Assists in creating and delivering interpersonal violence prevention outreach programming and community-level social services for Rice faculty, staff, students, and their families, as needed, based on the current needs of the University
Teaches classes on the dynamics of interpersonal violence and prevention
May be assigned or required to perform additional duties for the benefit of the department or University
Maintains continuing education requirements for licensure, if applicable
Performs all other duties as assigned