General Information
| Job Description | ADVOCATE 3 | Working Title | CARE Advocate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004020 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | CARE Advocate - D02049 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 04/06/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Assignments at this level typically involve a fairly representative cross section of the situations encountered by an advocate. Fully experienced in working with complainants of sexual violence, assault or stalking in an atmosphere that may require making quick judgment calls. Assists complainants in locating resources to assist them with the specifics of their situation. Publicizes efforts through outreach campaigns targeted to diverse campus audiences. |
Department Custom Scope
| In alignment with CARE's mission and values of social justice and diversity/inclusion, the CARE Advocate will provide trauma-informed, confidential and privileged support, assistance and advocacy to students, staff and faculty impacted by sexual and relationship violence. Advocacy includes assistance in coordinating services and healing support with on campus departments including Counseling Centers, Student Services, Student Affairs Case Management, Title IX, the local police department, coordination of legal advocacy, medical advocacy and other assistance/local community services as needed. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or related field OR equivalent work experience. | Required |
| 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. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| California Certification for Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Training. | Required |
| California Certification for Domestic Violence Advocates. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A sexual assault counselor who has 40 hours of state mandated training and is supervised by a qualified counselor. | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Provides immediate crisis intervention, resource information and referrals to complainants in a non-judgmental manner, maintaining confidentiality. | 30 |
Provides assistance to clients working with various campus entities to provide campus based services, serving as an advocate in the student conduct system, various campus offices including the office of the Dean for Students, the UC Police Department, and other specialized counseling services within the University. The advocate also works on behalf of the complainant's interests in the court system, the District Attorney's office, medical care and other activities such as providing emergency support for survivors of violence including emergency housing, food, clothing, transportation and assistance/referrals to local rape crisis centers.
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50 |
| Provides advocacy support and referrals for the complainant's friends and family in order to support efforts towards recovery. | 5 |
Assists with the development of workshops and training programs to educate various university populations on the services offered by Advocates. Develops and maintains relationships with local community based organizations to assist with advocacy and referral efforts.
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10 |
| Maintains confidential case files so that baseline statistics and trends can be determined and reported. Uses reporting data to improve advocacy efforts and outreach services. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to work with individuals who have experienced a sexual or domestic violence issue. | Required |
| Ability to recognize complex cases that may require transferring to an advocate with more experience. | Required |
| Able to effectively use professional skills, objectivity and insight in effectively advocating for the complainant. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to work with people of various ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities. | Required |
| Experience in public speaking in front of diverse audiences. | Required |
| Exercises professional judgment and the flexible use of advocacy skills. | Required |
| Strong skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively within and outside of the university system in developing relationships and programs to address programmatic issues and needs. | Required |
| Strong experience with computer programs used in the university such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, case tracking systems and other key programs necessary to perform the requirements of the position. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must be able to provide services, advocacy and crisis intervention during non-business hours as appropriate. | Required |
| Able to maintain confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations. | Required |
| Incumbent must report to a qualified counselor as defined by California Evidence Code section 1035.2(a)(1). | Required |
| Must pass a background fingerprint screening. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
Items Used
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Physical Requirements
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Mental Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |