Rape Crisis Specialist

Title: Rape Crisis Specialist

Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life

College/School/MBU: Advocacy, Inclusion & Sup Prog

Department: Center for Women and Community

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Under the general supervision of Director of Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy Services, the Rape Crisis Specialist assists with the administration and provision of services for the daily operations of 24-hour comprehensive services for victims/survivors and the family and friends of victims/survivors of sexual and relationship violence. The incumbent will participate in violence prevention efforts and education to meet grant, program, and departmental goals.

This is a grant-funded position, with reappointment dependent on grant renewal and funding availability.

• Provide short‑term peer counseling, crisis intervention, medical, legal and academic advocacy, safety planning, case management and facilitate related support groups.
• Travel to various locations throughout Hampshire County to provide immediate in‑person crisis response and ongoing support, consistent with program and operational needs.
• Meet and communicate with other service providers about clients.
• Comply with all relevant regulations, policies, standards, and protocols including those regarding privileged communication between rape crisis counselors and victims, and mandated reporting of abuse.
• Administer and participate in the daily operations of 24‑hour rape crisis services including ensuring scheduling and staffing of hotline and providing and/or scheduling backup to ensure coverage.
• Participate in training and selection and can provide supervision and support to program staff.
• Consult and participate in implementation of violence prevention outreach, education, and training for diverse populations.
• Maintain and complete timely reports to document accurate service data and other related administrative needs such as travel, procard, etc.; generate relevant reports; participate in organizational and committee meetings; maintain positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders and provide consultation as assigned.
• Lead and participate in program and organizational projects and initiatives, as assigned, to meet current program goals and priorities.

• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
• Understand responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate capacity, skill and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Work collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life.
• Understand responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behave in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
• Contribute toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Understand and contribute to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non‑discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
• Use access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of the position and exercise care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year related experience to include counseling.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual and relationship violence and/or trauma.
• Experience providing culturally responsive services for diverse communities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet time‑sensitive deadlines, and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative team approach to work, meets individual goals, and constructively provides, seeks, and implements feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize programs such as:
  Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Box, and/or Google Docs.
• Driver's license and access to car required.

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