Survivor Advocate Specialist

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Survivor Advocate Specialist provides confidential, trauma-informed advocacy and crisis response to students impacted by sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Duties include providing individualized support and referrals, explaining reporting and supportive option pathways (Office of Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX and CSUPD), maintaining confidential documentation, participating in an on-call rotation, collaborating with campus and community partners, and supporting outreach and prevention programming. The Survivor Advocacy and Foundational Education (SAFE) Center provides support services for survivors of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking; as well as violence prevention and foundational education programs for the CSU campus. Our focus is to cultivate an affirming and trauma-informed culture of consent while working toward systemic change to end all forms of oppression within our community. The SAFE Center is situated under the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related work and/or volunteer experience
Ability to understand and articulate sex and gender-related needs and concerns.
Demonstrated direct experience and understanding working with and supporting various populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with clients in an advocacy, case management, counseling, or related role
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with dynamics related to interpersonal violence
Working knowledge of Colorado state statutes, Title IX processes, and legal reporting options
Ability to work successfully with persons, programs, organizations, and agencies with distinctly varied missions, goals, and objectives
Demonstrated success in educational program design and implementation, preferably in a university setting
A record of personal and professional initiative, flexibility, and strong communication skills including public speaking and writing
Experience working with crisis intervention via electronic modes of communication: telephone, text, videoconferencing, etc.
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Responsibilities

Provide confidential, trauma-informed advocacy and crisis response to students impacted by sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Offer individualized support including safety planning, emotional support, academic and housing advocacy, and referrals to on and off campus resources.
Explain reporting and disclosure options and support students in accessing supportive measures and university processes as requested.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with university policy, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
Respond to after-hours or urgent situations as part of an on-call rotation, ensuring continuity of care and student safety.
Assist in outreach efforts, presentations and programming to further SAFE’s mission across campus.
Other duties as assigned.