care advocate coordinator, unlv student wellness - Las Vegas, NV , USA, United States - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Description

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Care Advocate Coordinator, UNLV Student Wellness - Jean Nidetch Care Center (FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE) [R0141994]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Care Advocate Coordinator exists to maintain the highest quality of service of supervision, training and development of the Certified Peer Victim Advocates.

This includes undergraduate and graduate recruitment, facilitation of state-mandated Victim Advocacy Certification Training, and ongoing supervision and development.

The Advocate Coordinator ensures advocacy is performed through a trauma-informed and healing-centered lens by providing preparation and support for advocacy meetings and holding space and debriefs for Peer Advocates after each meeting.

In addition, the Care Advocate Coordinator ensures the achievement of advocacy milestones, and coordinates continued education opportunities and recognition events.

The Care Advocate Coordinator is also primarily responsible for the coverage of the Care Line (advocacy hotline) and in-office advocacy coverage through scheduling shifts, effectively preparing Care Advocates for shifts, and providing client service back-up.

The breakdown of essential functions are listed below:

• 40% Management/Supervision of Volunteers: Provide coordination and oversight of the recruitment, training and retention of volunteer advocates; provide assistance to advocates; manage advocacy coverage; provide trauma-informed supervision; provide victim-survivors a safe and confidential place to access advocacy services
• 20% Supervision of

Client Services:

Collect and provide information on community and campus resource information and connection to staff and advocates; supervise client services performed by volunteer advocates; evaluate and enhance advocacy services.

• 20%

Education Activities:
Facilitate the 45-hour volunteer advocacy training, ensuring advocates uphold all state mandated requirements for victim advocacy

• 10% Program Evaluation and

Data Tracking:

Compile relevant data pertaining to programming; develop and coordinate assessment tools; ensure that project objectives are met and tracked.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The Care Center offers confidential support services, holistic healing workshops, campus education, and awareness events to members of the UNLV, NSC, and CSN communities impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, family violence, and/or stalking.

The Care Center operates from and anti-oppression framework to provide trauma-informed and healing-centered care.

As such, candidates interested in this position must adhere to and support the anti-oppression vision and values upheld by the Care Center.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of experience of anti-violence advocacy experience to include sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking, and accepted practices in violence prevention and 1-3 years of supervisory experience of professional staff or volunteers.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years of experience in higher education setting

3-5 years of supervisory experience of professional staff or volunteers

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.


SALARY
Salary is $55,000. Unable to offer more than stated salary.


BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials should be addressed to Christina Hall, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.

For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at or


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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world.

UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity.

The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.

UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.

UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago.

We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at:

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.

Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:
Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV , Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH)

Room 553, Telephone:
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, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.


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Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.


JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Cover letter, resume, 3 professional references

Posting Close Date

12/31/2024

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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