POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

About University Counseling Services:

Survivor Support Services is a unit within University Counseling Services. The mission of
University Counseling Services is to support student success by providing clinical services,
advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training. We provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere that creates spaces for healing and growth. We believe that investing in staff both personally and professionally is integral to accomplishing our mission.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has a position open for a Sexual, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Advocate to join the staff of Survivor Support Services in the Division of Student Affairs. General responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, safety planning, providing education/outreach to university community, serving on various university committees, case management services, develops monthly reports for supervisor, assistance survivors with obtaining accommodations for course work, along with supporting the student through university proceeding the survivor might go through. The positions may require working some evening hours.

ABOUT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field or relevant professional experience 
• 2 years of experience working as an advocate or related experience
• Experience working as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking or related experience
• Provide immediate, confidential crisis intervention and ongoing advocacy for student survivors. This includes emotional support,  planning, and resource coordination.
• Partner with key campus stakeholders, including Student Conduct, Residence Life, Athletics, Counseling Services, and student  organizations, to integrate prevention messages across the university environment.
• Contribute to annual reports, assessment activities, and strategic planning
• Assist students in navigating university processes (e.g., student conduct, academic accommodations) and external systems (e.g.,  legal/criminal justice system, medical care, housing).
• Develops, implements, and evaluates creative prevention education, evidence-informed outreach programming, and advocacy initiatives related to consent, bystander intervention, intimate partner violence (IPV), healthy relationships, stalking and sexual assault.
• Maintain secure, accurate, and confidential records of all student interactions and services provided, adhering to state/federal laws and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field
• Experience working specifically within a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of federal compliance related to Title IX and the Clery Act.

COMPENSATION

$60,000 - $65,000

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Application, CV, 3 Professional References