Victim Advocate Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Social Work

Victim Advocate Job Summary

Provides advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, complying with VAWA Federal Campus Security ACT, Title IX regulations, and the Clery Act. Provides advocacy through the criminal justice and judicial process. Helps victims navigate and receive resources, services, and support throughout their academic career. Crime Victim Advocates are subject to beingon call and/or called out to an active crime scene. Knowledge oflocal and state laws relating to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and IPV is necessary to fulfill jobduties.

The Victim Advocate will work under the direction of the Investigations Lieutenant, and work directly with UUPD Patrol and Investigators to provide support and resources for victims of crimeon campus. Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services.

The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University's Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions:

University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the centraladministrative Office of the CSO. Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the UDepartment of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, andother business with the university. More h.edu.

Responsibilities

Serves as point of contact for victims of crime on campus;resource and referral for students, faculty and staff.

Provides case management and advocacy for victims of crime through the university processes as well as the judicial andcriminal justice process.

Utilizes UUPD RMS system for case management.

Serves as a resource for victims of crime for the systems of the University (ex: registrar, financial aid academic affairs).

Serves on relevant committees, task forces, and development groups on campus and in the community.

Consults on the development of current campus policies and procedures on sexual violence in accordance with VAWA, Campus SAVEACT and other federal and state guidelines.

Provides referrals to appropriate campus entities as counseling and health services to victims of crime.

Collaborates with campus and community organizations to meet survivors' needs.

Assist in filling and filing of protective orders for victims of crime

Attends hearings and other court proceedings with victims of crime.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two yearsof related work experience). Two years' experience providing directservice case management and crisis intervention for survivors ofsexual assault and/or interpersonal violence. Utah State Certified Victim Advocate (40 Hour Trained). In-depth knowledge of currentliterature and best practices regarding sexual assault andinter-personal violence. Excellent writing and professional speaking skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with students andadministrators on sensitive topics.

Master's degree (MSW or related field), working knowledge offederal regulations related to campus (VAWA, Title IX, Campus Security ACT), grant writing experience, and student affairs experience are preferred.

Preferences

Previous experience with advocacy in law enforcement
Experience working with an RMS system (Spillman)
Previous supervisory experience

Work Schedule Summary

Schedule is to be determined,depending on department needs. Schedule may include Monday-Friday afternoons, with paid on call and overtime shifts as needed.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Job Details

Requisition Number: PRN
46114B
Full Time or Part Time?:
Full Time
Department: 00471 - Public Safety
Location:

Campus
Pay Rate Range: 21.63 - 33.80
Close Date: 12/03/2026