Campus Victim Advocate

Family Services Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
$25.93 ph; benefits: medical, dental, vision, 403(...
On-site
Crisis counseling and safety planning
Trauma-informed services
On-call rotating schedule
The Campus Victim Advocate is a first responder to a victim in need and prevention educator, providing quality, long term victim centered and trauma informed services to college student survivors of crime

Job Summary

  • The Campus Victim Advocate is a first responder to a victim in need and prevention educator, providing quality, long term victim centered and trauma informed services to college student survivors of crime.
  • Responsibilities include crisis counseling, safety planning, advocacy, information and referrals, claims filing, and accompanying victims to hospitals, police departments, Title IX hearings, and court.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and a generous paid time off package.

Matching Summary

The Campus Victim Advocate is a first responder to a victim in need and prevention educator, providing quality, long term victim centered and trauma informed services to college student survivors of crime.

Salary

$25.93 per hour; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, PTO; Other: 4-day workweek, 32-hours/week

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Crisis counseling and safety planning
  • Trauma-informed services
  • On-call rotating schedule
  • Community outreach and presentations
  • 24-hour hotline coverage

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion and understanding
  • Integrity and dependability
  • Belief in human spirit
  • Promoting equity and fairness
  • Aspiring for excellence

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS in human services field
  • NYS DOH Rape Crisis Counselor certification
  • Mandated reporter training
  • Ability to travel to various work locations
  • Strong computer skills

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship

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