SHARE Advocate
- Employer
- Brown University
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 23, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity, Student Affairs, Counseling, Disabled Student Services, Health Services, Other Student Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Description:
The Sexual Harm Acute Response & Empowerment (SHARE) Advocate provides advocacy-based counseling to students and collaborates to improve systems and responses in regards to sexual, gender and relationship harm (referred to henceforth as interpersonal violence) based on a model that identifies the interplay of power, privilege and oppression and seeks to address the roots of interpersonal violence. The advocate will work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team of colleagues in providing these services and collaborate across many departments. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis with review throughout March. Interviews will be conducted throughout April and early May with a potential start date in June.
Major Responsibility: Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and advocacy-based counseling and coordination of care to any student from the University (undergraduate, graduate, and medical) affected by interpersonal violence. (70%)
Supporting Actions:
- Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and
advocacy-based counseling to students affected by interpersonal
violence occurring at any point in the lifespan including secondary
survivors through on-call and acute responses, individual meetings
and small-group sessions.
- Utilize evidence-based practices and contemporary trauma
theory to collaboratively support clients in managing distress
related to interpersonal violence.
- Assess for risk and assist with safety-planning, resource
acquisition, and accountability-seeking for student
survivors.
- Serve students of diverse identities through culturally
aware and responsive, developmentally appropriate
approaches.
- Regular participation in the crisis support system including
daytime weekday, evening and weekend on-call duties for the Sexual
Assault Response Line.
- Provide coordination of care including criminal justice and
legal referrals, housing and academic accommodations, mental health
referrals, medical services coordination, Title IX referrals and
other needs as they emerge.
- Provide support through accompaniment to internal and
external resources including criminal justice systems, medical
services and other needs as they emerge.
- Prepare confidential documentation and statistical reporting
as needed following departmental standards, regulatory guidelines
and trauma-informed practices.
Supporting Actions:
- Participate in case review and improved response for
survivors of interpersonal violence within BWell and Health &
Wellness Services.
- Collaborate with the Title IX Office on the University’s
response related to interpersonal violence.
- Participate in relationship-building and coalition work
related to the University’s response to interpersonal violence and
supporting student wellbeing.
- Collaborate with community agencies, national professional
organizations, and other colleges and universities.
Major Responsibility: Conduct education and outreach programs related to interpersonal violence response. (15%)
Supporting Actions:
- Collaborate with BWell staff and University partners to
develop and provide education and training related to interpersonal
violence for students and student groups, including but not limited
to students serving in paraprofessional roles within the university
(Residential Peer Leaders, Meikeljohns, Peer Educators,
etc.)
- Provide training as needed for staff and faculty to ensure
support for students related to this issue.
- Act as a consultative resource for colleagues regarding
their work related to interpersonal violence.
Education and Experience
- Active mental health clinical licensure by date of hire
and/or eligible for license reciprocity in RI. (required)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Comparable licensure
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred, can be inclusive
of relevant graduate-level fieldwork experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of interpersonal
violence, trauma-based approaches to advocacy, and the ability to
provide flexible support to primary and secondary survivors of
interpersonal violence.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in complex,
sensitive situations.
- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse
perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including
the ability to conduct educational programs and training
workshops.
- Familiarity with restorative and anti-oppression theories
and practices preferred.
- Proficient computer skills; experience with use of
electronic medical records preferred.
- Commitment to working regular on-call shifts including
nights and weekends.
Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, please visit here for further information.
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-03-09
Job Posting Title:
SHARE Advocate
Department:
Health Services
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
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