University of California - Santa Cruz
Advocate, CARE/Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Job ID:
72071
Location:
Santa Cruz
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
JOB POSTING
UC Santa Cruz CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team. We are looking for an Advocate to provide confidential and trauma-informed support to campus survivors through direct and group services.
Do you have the experience and passion for working with students, faculty, and staff on trauma and grief? Are you hoping to expand your transferable skill set and desire to work on a diverse college campus?
The Advocate will be joining a team of Advocates and Prevention Education Coordinators who serve the entire community, including students, faculty, and staff. The position is expected to work at the central campus location with some hybrid remote work arrangements possible. The CARE Advocate is a partial-year career position with a 4-week unpaid summer furlough. Positions with summer work breaks contain regularly scheduled non-work periods during which the CARE Advocate remains an employee, retains health benefits, but is not at work.
Here is a sample of the benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
UC Retirement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
Discount at UCSC recreation facilities
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit:
Benefits Information
Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the
Applicant Resources
on our Talent Acquisition website.
How to Apply
Troubleshooting
Tips for Applicants
FAQ's
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
The IRD for this job is:
09-16-2024
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities.
JOB SUMMARY
CARE supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence, as well as their significant others and allies. Under the supervision of the CARE Director, the CARE Advocate will provide crisis counseling and advocacy for campus victims/survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking by working with campus and community partners.
The CARE Advocate's scope of work will include a specialized focus on alternative healing programming and resources for survivors. A core responsibility of this position is to support survivors from various campus communities through trauma-informed and healing-centered engagement.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary:
$6,250 - $6,667 per month for 11 months. Salary commensurate with knowledge, experience, language skills, and education.
Benefits Level Eligibility:
Full benefits
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
Shift Includes: Day
JOB DUTIES
75% - Advocacy
Administers confidential crisis intervention and on-going advocacy that is comprehensive, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed to those that experience sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner harm.
Maintains a continuous caseload to provide case management services that include various supportive measures including accommodations oversight such as: academic advocacy, self-care, and safety planning.
Supports survivors working with various campus entities to provide campus-based advocacy services.
Functions as liaison between survivors/victims and campus and community resources.
Provides information and supportive measures about reporting options to survivors and offers accompaniment as a support person as needed.
Works collaboratively with other Student Health Services (SHS) units.
Facilitates survivor circles/groups that focus on alternative healing program and resources for survivors.
15% - Education and Outreach
Actively participates in subcommittees, working groups, and task forces related to CARE.
Assists with the development and delivery of workshops and training programs.
Develops and facilitates programming, educational workshops, and group activities.
Builds and maintains good working relationships between on and off campus partners.
10% - Administration
Utilizes the case management system to document notes, resources, referrals, and identifying data.
Maintains confidential case files.
Uses reporting data to improve advocacy efforts and outreach services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Complete State of California Certification as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor within 6 months of hire.
Ability to work with individuals who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, dating/domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual harassment.
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated effectiveness in interacting with students, staff, and faculty.
Knowledge of computer programs necessary to perform the requirements of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to provide crisis counseling in Spanish or another language other than English.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
Complete UCSC HIPAA training within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, and promote safety at work.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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72071
Location:
Santa Cruz
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
JOB POSTING
UC Santa Cruz CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team. We are looking for an Advocate to provide confidential and trauma-informed support to campus survivors through direct and group services.
Do you have the experience and passion for working with students, faculty, and staff on trauma and grief? Are you hoping to expand your transferable skill set and desire to work on a diverse college campus?
The Advocate will be joining a team of Advocates and Prevention Education Coordinators who serve the entire community, including students, faculty, and staff. The position is expected to work at the central campus location with some hybrid remote work arrangements possible. The CARE Advocate is a partial-year career position with a 4-week unpaid summer furlough. Positions with summer work breaks contain regularly scheduled non-work periods during which the CARE Advocate remains an employee, retains health benefits, but is not at work.
Here is a sample of the benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
UC Retirement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
Discount at UCSC recreation facilities
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit:
Benefits Information
Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the
Applicant Resources
on our Talent Acquisition website.
How to Apply
Troubleshooting
Tips for Applicants
FAQ's
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
The IRD for this job is:
09-16-2024
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities.
JOB SUMMARY
CARE supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence, as well as their significant others and allies. Under the supervision of the CARE Director, the CARE Advocate will provide crisis counseling and advocacy for campus victims/survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking by working with campus and community partners.
The CARE Advocate's scope of work will include a specialized focus on alternative healing programming and resources for survivors. A core responsibility of this position is to support survivors from various campus communities through trauma-informed and healing-centered engagement.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary:
$6,250 - $6,667 per month for 11 months. Salary commensurate with knowledge, experience, language skills, and education.
Benefits Level Eligibility:
Full benefits
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
Shift Includes: Day
JOB DUTIES
75% - Advocacy
Administers confidential crisis intervention and on-going advocacy that is comprehensive, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed to those that experience sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner harm.
Maintains a continuous caseload to provide case management services that include various supportive measures including accommodations oversight such as: academic advocacy, self-care, and safety planning.
Supports survivors working with various campus entities to provide campus-based advocacy services.
Functions as liaison between survivors/victims and campus and community resources.
Provides information and supportive measures about reporting options to survivors and offers accompaniment as a support person as needed.
Works collaboratively with other Student Health Services (SHS) units.
Facilitates survivor circles/groups that focus on alternative healing program and resources for survivors.
15% - Education and Outreach
Actively participates in subcommittees, working groups, and task forces related to CARE.
Assists with the development and delivery of workshops and training programs.
Develops and facilitates programming, educational workshops, and group activities.
Builds and maintains good working relationships between on and off campus partners.
10% - Administration
Utilizes the case management system to document notes, resources, referrals, and identifying data.
Maintains confidential case files.
Uses reporting data to improve advocacy efforts and outreach services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Complete State of California Certification as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor within 6 months of hire.
Ability to work with individuals who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, dating/domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual harassment.
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated effectiveness in interacting with students, staff, and faculty.
Knowledge of computer programs necessary to perform the requirements of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to provide crisis counseling in Spanish or another language other than English.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
Complete UCSC HIPAA training within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, and promote safety at work.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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