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    CARE Advocate - Lawrence, United States - University of Kansas

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    27536BR


    Job Title:
    CARE Advocate


    Department:
    Counseling/Psych Svcs


    Primary Campus:
    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Job Description:
    50% - Direct Student Support


    Provides support for individuals affected by interpersonal violence including incidents of sexual assault & abuse, sexual harassment, sexual battery, intimate partner violence, dating violence, and stalking.

    This includes immediate crisis intervention as well as individualized supportive counseling.

    Accompanying and providing advocacy to survivors during medical and legal exams and processes as the student chooses.

    Provides information on available resources and options, referring students to additional services when relevant.

    20% - Marketing, Increase Community Awareness of Survivor Services


    Works with CARE Coordinator to establish and maintain partnerships with the members of the campus and community to cultivate networks and systems that assist and educate students and others affected by interpersonal violence.

    Works collaboratively to campus outreach and trauma-informed responses that address all forms of harm.

    Provides consultative information applicable to student, staff, and faculty sexual violence trainings.

    20% - Administrative: Including, but not limited to, submitting documentation, taking phone calls, and attending meetings.

    10% - Other duties as assigned.


    Req ID (Ex: 10567BR):
    27536BR


    Disclaimer:


    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities.

    Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.

    The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses:

    Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, , Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, , 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


    FLSA Status:
    Administrative


    Contact Information to Applicants:
    Melissa Foree


    Required Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related degree.

    3 years related experience. (sexual assault or domestic violence advocacy and/or prevention, crisis intervention, case management experience)

    Demonstrated ability to manage marketing material and social media content, as evidenced by application material.

    Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application material.

    Experience with training, education and adherence to privacy and confidentiality.


    Employee Class:
    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Advertised Salary Range:
    $42,000 - $46,000


    FTE:
    1.0


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related degree.

    Experience in higher education programming, teaching, and presenting.

    Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application material and interview.

    Demonstrated foundational knowledge on interpersonal violence response and survivor support as evidenced by application material and work experience.


    Position Overview:


    CAPS is a member of the Division of Student Affairs, where "We make learning possible." In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, we prepare students to succeed through personal development, peer engagement, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.


    Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is comprised of the Clinical Service, Campus Assistance, Resource, and Education (CARE) and the Testing Service.

    The goal of the Counseling Center is to provide students with clinical, educational and outreach-based services that benefit the mental health and well-being of all Jayhawks.

    Our services are primarily short-term in nature, and we make referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies as appropriate.


    Members of the counseling center are committed to:
    A nurturing, supportive community

    Cultural humility and inclusion

    Growth oriented accountability

    Embracing compassion in all situations

    Using evidenced-based quality of care

    This position works with the CARE Coordinator providing confidential support to students who have been affected by interpersonal violence.

    They will provide direct emotional support and education on options, resources, and resource acquisition on the KU campus and in the community.

    They will also provide advocacy services during the reporting process (both through KU and criminal processes).

    They provide a wide range of supportive measures (assisting with housing relocations, accessing medical care, etc.) and will also provide academic supportive measures to assist in improving the academic success of the student.


    The Advocate will also work with the CARE Coordinator to help manage and create outreach material for these services (marketing on KU campus and the community, creation, and management of social media and website content).

    Will work with campus and community partners to coordinate programming, education, and outreach.


    The ideal candidate will have experience in and commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusion and commitment to ongoing development of multicultural competence.

    Additionally, the candidate will have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, to take initiative, and to be flexible in response to developing demands and challenges of the position.


    The incumbent in this position will see, hear, and have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and University policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.


    This position also is authorized to review, create, and process information &/or data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.

    This position is expected to be a 10 month position, active from August 1 to May 31.

    If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas.

    In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.

    KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work The University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.


    Reg/Temp:
    Regular


    Application Review Begins:
    22-Apr-2024


    Anticipated Start Date:
    01-Aug-2024


    Additional Candidate Instruction:
    In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

    A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.

    Resume or curriculum vitae.

    Contact information for three professional references.

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Application review begins Monday, April 22, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.


    Job Family:
    Administrative/Management-KUL


    Work Location Assignment:
    On-Site


    Position Requirements:
    This position may require working after-hours for programming purposes on a rare basis.


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