Campus Advocate

Description

The YWCA Mohawk Valley is dedicated to its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Requirements

• AS degree in human services; criminal justice; social work or related field preferred or 2 years experience in the field of sexual violence.

• 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.

Supports the organizations mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Credibility
• Expertise
• Teamwork

• Computer, fax, adding machine, telephone, voice mail, copier. Must hold a valid driver’s license and insurance and be able to travel as necessary.

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing.

• Sedentary work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Heavy acuity is required in this position.

• There is no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions with the exception of weather-related travel conditions.