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YWCA of the Mohawk Valley Campus Advocate in Utica, New York
NY1499040 Campus Advocate needed for YWCA of the Mohawk Valley in Utica.
Job Summary: Provide advocacy and accompaniment to victims of campus sexual assault through the process developed on campuses - including navigating Title IX policies and procedures. Provide a trauma-informed approach to victims of sexual assault. Assist campus Title IX coordinators working with victims of sexual assault by assisting victims in understanding their rights as a sexual assault survivor. Assist victims with safety plans, information and referrals to campus services and/or community agencies as needed. Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to victims/survivors of sexual violence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Support victims/survivors in decision-making by providing correct information and available options regarding information and referrals; campus resources, court, law enforcement and medical. -Establish and maintain safe spaces for victims/survivors on college campuses, including organizing dedicated office hours for various college campuses to meet with victims/survivors. -Advocating that the rights of the victims/survivors sexual violence are being met. -Gather information and data pertaining to victims/survivors of sexual violence. -Advocate/accompany victims/survivors as they navigate campus resources, courts, law enforcement and medical. -Inform victims/survivors of all Crisis Services programming including shelter, groups, counseling and 24-hour hotline. -Assist victims/survivors with crime victims compensation application and follow up. -All other duties as assigned. -Available weeknights and weekends as requested.
Position Specifications: -Develop and maintain positive working relationships with college campuses, community agencies, courts, law enforcement, and medical professionals. -Attend college campus activities and community forums, connecting with student groups -Partner with Community Education Department and Title IX Coordinators to support sexual violence prevention trainings to students and staff. -Collaborate with Community Education Department and Title IX Coordinators to facilitate informational sessions, as needed -Follow up with victims/survivors through Title IX hearings, court hearings; police intervention, hospital accompaniment and status of case. -Maintain current information on laws; Title IX, policy and procedures regarding sexual violence.
Education: -AS degree in human services; criminal justice; social work or related field preferred or 2 years experience in the field of sexual violence.
Required, Specialized, or Technical Knowledge: -Acceptance and support of the YWCA Mission -Ability to interact with staff, residents and/or agencies while maintaining confidentiality -Well organized and Flexible -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Ability to work independently with little or no supervision -Ability to work with and interact with diverse populations -Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel -Knowledge of Microsoft computer software.
To apply for any open position, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to careers@ywcamv.org.