ADVOCATE 4 (Victim Advocacy Specialist)

Department Description

Department Purpose

The UC Davis Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) provides anti-oppressive and trauma-informed primary prevention, education, and advocacy to UC Davis students, faculty, staff and affiliates who have been impacted by sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, and gender identity and sexual orientation-based harassment. CARE approaches our work with a dedication to honoring each individual for who they are, the identities they hold, and the intersections of their experience.

The CARE program exists to provide confidential crisis counseling and advocacy for UC Davis students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Victim services include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, safety planning, assistance with accessing victim's rights and accommodations, case management, and assistance and accompaniment throughout the administrative and criminal reporting processes. Victims may access services at CARE by scheduling an appointment or by coming to the office during business hours. CARE also ensures emergency response during non-business hours. CARE is an independent office, with no reporting responsibility to Title IX or campus police.

CARE also leads campus-wide efforts to prevent all forms of sexual violence, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking. CARE designs and delivers a variety of educational programs, trainings for professionals, and awareness events and materials to support the mission of UC Davis. CARE staff collaborate extensively with campus and community partners to ensure comprehensive and inclusive advocacy and prevention services. CARE provides services to the UC Davis and UC Davis Health communities.

Job Summary

Reporting to the CARE Assistant Director, the Victim Advocacy Specialist for CARE is an experienced professional with advanced knowledge in the overall field of sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking. This position works directly with victims of violence and abuse, providing in-person confidential crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy and accompaniment. Given the nature of the work, this position requires frequent problem solving and analysis of unique and high-risk situations without precedent and/or structure, strong skills to manage one's own trauma-exposure response, and excellent judgement to know when supervision and consultation is necessary. The Victim Advocacy Specialist works independently, and with a high degree of autonomy, to support the mission of the CARE program.
The Victim Advocacy Specialist works on highly complex issues involving victims of sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking. The nature of these cases requires the Victim Advocacy Specialist to analyze policy and statutory rights, as well as risk to the victim's safety, in order to make decisions and provide advice on matters that may be unique, complex, without precedent, or may require quick thinking. With advanced knowledge of victim rights and options as granted by various laws and policies, and skills to provide trauma-informed advocacy and support, the Victim Advocacy Specialist is able to formulate strategies to support the victim in immediate and long-term resolution for their situation.

The Victim Advocacy Specialist provides confidential crisis intervention and psychoeducational support, safety planning, assistance with obtaining protective orders, accompaniment to evidentiary exams, support and case management through the criminal justice and/or Title IX reporting process, including accompaniment to investigative interviews, assistance with academic, housing, and employment accommodations, and other advocacy and accompaniment services in order to support the victim. This position provides services, including services outside of business hours, to UC Davis staff, faculty, academic appointees, and students, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students, as well as other individuals who experienced assault or abuse on UC Davis property.

The Victim Advocacy Specialist may represent CARE at various meetings and events, and provides consultation on the development of outreach and educational programs and materials related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, and CARE program services. While the Victim Advocacy Specialist supports both UCD and UCDH, this position is primarily located on the Davis campus. Occasional travel between Davis and Sacramento, as well as other potential locations, may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the program.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$66,600/annually - $125,800/annually - This is subject to a budgeted maximum salary, commensurate with experience and education.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

March 24^th 2023


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Move and transport marketing/training materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Must provide own transportation and have the ability to travel to various sites.
• Work with constant interruptions; communicate on a telephone; work with computers; work in an area with noise from various sources; work with deadline pressures and be available outside regular business hours as needed.
• Listen, communicate, convey and exchange information for extended periods of time.
• Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
• Position is subject to proof of completion of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence training certificate per Evidence Codes 1035.2 and 1037.1 or acquisition within 4 months.
• Variable work schedule that includes some evenings/nights and weekends, and occasional holidays, as needed to fulfill mission of the program.
• Limited or restricted vacation during peak periods, typically April, September, and October.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• A qualified psychotherapist; has a master degree in counseling or a related field; or has one year of counseling experience, with at least six months in rape crisis counseling; AND
• Completion of training required by Evidence Codes 1035.2 and 1037.1 for certification as a Sexual Assault Counselor and Domestic Violence Counselor in the State of California. Completion of both certifications within 4 months of hire is permitted.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, or a related field
• Strong experience providing crisis intervention and advocacy to individuals who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence and/or stalking, including providing advocacy and accompaniment services to survivors navigating criminal justice or administrative reporting processes, or seeking civil protective orders.
• Experience identifying, handling, and protecting highly confidential, personal, and sensitive information.
• In depth experience with computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as case tracking systems, and teleconference tools such as Zoom.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Strong knowledge of legislation and regulations related to sexual assault/harassment/exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking and their application to University environments.
• Advanced skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately.
• Strong skills to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of social justice concepts and trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work with key partners, including community services, law enforcement and prosecutors, to maintain relationships and strengthen advocacy efforts for victims.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Multilingual with the ability to provide services and written correspondence in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the personal, social, and intellectual developmental needs, problems and characteristics of University students, staff and faculty members.
• Knowledge of University of California policies, procedures, and resources related to sexual harassment and sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Salary Range

$66,600/annually - $125,800/annually - This is subject to a budgeted maximum salary, commensurate with experience and education.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

March 24^th 2023


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=50377&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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