CARE Advocate

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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UCI CARE provides free and confidential support services to members of the UCI community who have been impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse, family violence and/or stalking. Programs and services are available to people of all identities and regardless of status. UCI CARE aims to end these forms of power-based personal violence by engaging the campus community in education, programming, and transformative action.

Typically works on highly complex issues with survivors of sexual violence, assault, sexual harassment, stalking and domestic violence. Situations generally require decisions on matters that may be unique, complex, without precedent or may require quick thinking. The incumbent will be required to formulate strategies to best serve the survivor's interests in immediate and long-term support and resolution of their situation. May lead other staff in developing effective outreach and survivor support trainings, services, and campaigns.

Required:

• Advanced experience with and knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma response, and / or advocacy to those harmed by violence.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of various ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.
• Demonstrated experience effectively using independent judgment and making professional decisions and recommendations in situations that require highly individualized planning in effectively advocating for the survivor / victim.
• Demonstrated experience providing direct services to people from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identities, and backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills to achieve progress on multiple, simultaneous case management and client needs, to meet deadlines and to maintain timely accurate documentation.
• Strong ability to change focus and manage interruptions effectively; answer immediate victim / survivor requests.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and difficult decisions when policy is ambiguous, there is latitude for usage of judgment, or the client's reaction to advocacy methods may be less predictable. Ability to respond to complex cases and appropriate engage highest level of response resources and strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Is a qualified psychotherapist under the California evidence code, or has a master's degree in counseling or has one year of counseling experience with six months rape crisis experience.
• California Certification for Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Training.
• California Certification for Domestic Violence Advocates.
• A minimum of 3 years of experienceworking with survivors of power based personal violence.

Preferred:

• Broad knowledge of the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression, and interpersonal violence at universities and in education and workplace settings.
• Advanced public communication skills. Experience developing and delivering trainings and facilitating curriculum and services in front of diverse audiences. Ability to adapt materials quickly so that the audience can understand the concepts being presented.
• Strong Interpersonal skills to work effectively within and outside of the university system in developing relationships and programs to address service issues and needs. Experience cultivating and sustaining ongoing collaborative relationships with a wide array of constituents (staff, faculty, students, community members, and with campus and community organizations) in order to accomplish goals.
• Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver presentations and to prepare written reports, correspondence, proposals, program assessments, email and other materials for a variety of audiences ensuring compliance with departmental and university guidelines, practices and principles.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights / Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, Clery Act, CA Victim's Rights Laws, and The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, and other relevant legislation and reports.
• Demonstrated experience providing culturally-relevant services to communities that have been historically underserved by anti-violence movements.

Special Conditions:

• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
• Must be able to provide services, advocacy and crisis intervention during non-business hours as appropriate.
• Must maintain confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations, including Evidence Code 1035.2 and 1037.2. Accordingly, advocates are not reporters under SVSG Policy, Title IX, or the Jeanne Clery Security Act.
• Must pass a background fingerprint screening.
• Must have access to reliable transportation for accompaniments and other local travel.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $80,850- $80,850 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.