What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Advocate/Coordinator position at Opportunities for Otsego?
Campus Advocate/Coordinator
For nearly 30 years, the Violence Intervention Program has provided support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes throughout Otsego County. Become part of our team to help break the cycle of violence and assist survivors in rebuilding their lives. As Campus Advocate/Coordinator you will:
- Provide students on campus and off campus access to direct services, advocacy, and support.
- Provide accompaniment and advocacy throughout all proceedings of the judicial or student conduct process
- Provide prevention and outreach education to the campus community
- Assist the campus community with the implementation of methods to educate faculty, staff, students and athletes about violence prevention
- Screen and assess incoming clients and develop service plans
- Conduct group and individual counseling
- Act as a client advocate with external organizations
- Accompany clients to police stations, hospitals, and courts
- Provide on call coverage for hotline as required, including accompanying clients to hospitals, law enforcement agencies, etc.
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Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field with one year of relevant experience preferably in domestic violence, sexual assault and counseling; New York State Department of Health Rape Crisis Certification required within first six months of employment; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Expected Skills:
Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability; specialized knowledge of the field; consistent exercise of discretion and judgment; work predominantly varied in character; program management; performance management.
Working Conditions:
Typical office environment and equipment; Crisis Residential Shelter; occasional travel; occasional on-call coverage, which may be outside of normal business hours; work with clients in crisis.