City Colleges of Chicago
Survivor Advocate-SAP Survivor Advocacy Program
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
City Colleges of Chicago
vision is to be recognized as the city's most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system's more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.Working across the City Colleges district, the
Survivor Advocacy Program (SAP)
provides trauma-informed victim services and advocacy to those impacted by gender-based violence, family violence, community violence, and other forms of violent crime. SAP seeks to remove barriers to education and promote access to justice through trauma-informed services for survivors. The program also conducts outreach to engage underserved populations and community partners to create a continuum of care from disclosure to healing. The program is funded by the Victims of Crime Act through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA).The SAP staff provides individuals affected by violence with crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, and crime victim compensation; makes referrals to individual and group counseling, community-based resources, public aid programs, and evaluation for learning disabilities; and facilitates outreach to promote campus awareness of service availability.PRIMARY OBJECTIVEReporting to the Director of the Survivor Advocacy Program, the
Survivor Advocate
provides victim services to members of the CCC community and serves as a confidential, frontline advocate for survivors of violent crime. This position will primarily serve CCC students, but the Survivor Advocate may also provide services to CCC Faculty and Staff and limited services to those affiliated with a CCC student or staff member. The position also works with Project S.A.F.E. staff to support outreach about service availability to survivors of gender-based violence.Working in close collaboration with the Wellness Centers, the
Survivor Advocate
provides emotional support and assists survivors in accessing safety, exploring legal options, and identifying resources to support healing after trauma. The Survivor Advocate provides information on survivor rights and resources, institutional and legal system advocacy, safety planning, case management, and referrals to services both internal and external to City Colleges. Performs related duties as required.Travel between colleges is required. This position is grant-funded and will be funded at least through March 2025.ESSENTIAL DUTIESMonitors intake platforms by email and phone and conducts intakes with potential clients to evaluate legal, medical, mental health, and basic needs and eligibility for services.Utilizes phone language interpretation to provide services for clients with limited English proficiency.Provides accurate information about civil and criminal legal systems and processes, protective orders, public benefits, and victim compensation and helps survivors contemplate their legal and non-legal options for support and safety.Supports transportation access and occasionally accompanies clients to court appointments, Title IX hearings, and other hearings to provide support and aid in understanding of proceedings.Supports eligible clients in completing and amending Victim Compensation applications.Works closely with the Chicago Police Department and State's Attorney's Office to assist clients.Makes appropriate referrals to the Wellness Center and community-based organizations.Works with survivors to create, implement, monitor, and update individual safety plans.Maintains case files in a manner consistent with confidentiality under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), FERPA, and HIPAA.Remains up-to-date on victims' rights under local, state, and federal law, including the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, Title IX, the Clery Act, and the different types of protective and no-contact orders available in Illinois.Meets with SAP leadership, CCC staff, and community-based service providers to collect feedback on the referral process and service delivery to inform continuous improvement of the centralized victim response protocol.Occasionally conducts campus-based outreach to promote awareness about service availability and information about campus and community resources.Tracks and reports relevant data for ICJIA grant reporting in a timely manner.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports To
Director of Survivor Advocacy ProgramDirect Supervision
NoneQUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, social work, sociology, or a related field.One year of experience working with survivors of violent crimes such as gender-based violence, gun violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or other vulnerable populations.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.Deep understanding of the traumatic impact of violence and the unique challenges faced by student-survivors.Must demonstrate compassion and a high degree of confidentiality.Excellent time management skills.Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to listen and respond professionally.Strong writing skills with the ability to maintain records and prepare reports.Skill in working calmly under high-stress situations with victims and family members in crisis.Ability to travel between City Colleges campuses.Must possess a high level of confidentiality.Ability to work within a culturally and linguistically diverse environment.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Zoom.WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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vision is to be recognized as the city's most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system's more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.Working across the City Colleges district, the
Survivor Advocacy Program (SAP)
provides trauma-informed victim services and advocacy to those impacted by gender-based violence, family violence, community violence, and other forms of violent crime. SAP seeks to remove barriers to education and promote access to justice through trauma-informed services for survivors. The program also conducts outreach to engage underserved populations and community partners to create a continuum of care from disclosure to healing. The program is funded by the Victims of Crime Act through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA).The SAP staff provides individuals affected by violence with crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, and crime victim compensation; makes referrals to individual and group counseling, community-based resources, public aid programs, and evaluation for learning disabilities; and facilitates outreach to promote campus awareness of service availability.PRIMARY OBJECTIVEReporting to the Director of the Survivor Advocacy Program, the
Survivor Advocate
provides victim services to members of the CCC community and serves as a confidential, frontline advocate for survivors of violent crime. This position will primarily serve CCC students, but the Survivor Advocate may also provide services to CCC Faculty and Staff and limited services to those affiliated with a CCC student or staff member. The position also works with Project S.A.F.E. staff to support outreach about service availability to survivors of gender-based violence.Working in close collaboration with the Wellness Centers, the
Survivor Advocate
provides emotional support and assists survivors in accessing safety, exploring legal options, and identifying resources to support healing after trauma. The Survivor Advocate provides information on survivor rights and resources, institutional and legal system advocacy, safety planning, case management, and referrals to services both internal and external to City Colleges. Performs related duties as required.Travel between colleges is required. This position is grant-funded and will be funded at least through March 2025.ESSENTIAL DUTIESMonitors intake platforms by email and phone and conducts intakes with potential clients to evaluate legal, medical, mental health, and basic needs and eligibility for services.Utilizes phone language interpretation to provide services for clients with limited English proficiency.Provides accurate information about civil and criminal legal systems and processes, protective orders, public benefits, and victim compensation and helps survivors contemplate their legal and non-legal options for support and safety.Supports transportation access and occasionally accompanies clients to court appointments, Title IX hearings, and other hearings to provide support and aid in understanding of proceedings.Supports eligible clients in completing and amending Victim Compensation applications.Works closely with the Chicago Police Department and State's Attorney's Office to assist clients.Makes appropriate referrals to the Wellness Center and community-based organizations.Works with survivors to create, implement, monitor, and update individual safety plans.Maintains case files in a manner consistent with confidentiality under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), FERPA, and HIPAA.Remains up-to-date on victims' rights under local, state, and federal law, including the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, Title IX, the Clery Act, and the different types of protective and no-contact orders available in Illinois.Meets with SAP leadership, CCC staff, and community-based service providers to collect feedback on the referral process and service delivery to inform continuous improvement of the centralized victim response protocol.Occasionally conducts campus-based outreach to promote awareness about service availability and information about campus and community resources.Tracks and reports relevant data for ICJIA grant reporting in a timely manner.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports To
Director of Survivor Advocacy ProgramDirect Supervision
NoneQUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, social work, sociology, or a related field.One year of experience working with survivors of violent crimes such as gender-based violence, gun violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or other vulnerable populations.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.Deep understanding of the traumatic impact of violence and the unique challenges faced by student-survivors.Must demonstrate compassion and a high degree of confidentiality.Excellent time management skills.Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to listen and respond professionally.Strong writing skills with the ability to maintain records and prepare reports.Skill in working calmly under high-stress situations with victims and family members in crisis.Ability to travel between City Colleges campuses.Must possess a high level of confidentiality.Ability to work within a culturally and linguistically diverse environment.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Zoom.WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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