After-Hours Advocate - Office of Respect

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Description

The Office of Respect After-Hours Advocates provide immediate after-hours response to Emory University students who have been subjected to sexual harassment, assault, domestic/relationship violence or stalking.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide emotional support, reporting information, safety planning, and other advocacy services.
• After-hours staff coordinate long-term and follow-up responses with an assigned Counselor/Advocate.
• This position requires on-call response Monday-Friday 5:00pm-9:00am, and 24-hours a day on weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• The After-Hours Advocate is a 10-month part-time position.
• Responders also attend a monthly meeting with Office of Respect full-time staff for questions, updates, and clinical consultations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Remains accessible by cell phone at all times during scheduled on-call shifts to respond to incidents of sexual assault, domestic/relationship violence or stalking.
• Responds to all calls for assistance or questions about resources regarding sexual and domestic/relationship violence and stalking.
• In the event of a reported incident, provides immediate response to the survivor following applicable
• University policies and guidelines and protocols established by the Director of the Office of Respect. Response may include, but is not limited to, providing confidential consultation to the individual, accompanying the individual to the hospital or to meet with legal/police authorities and connecting the individual to appropriate campus and community resources.
• Provides follow-up assistance and response as directed.
• Consults with the Director of the Office of Respect as appropriate during and after responses.
• Completes all necessary and required paperwork, including immediate documentation of student support in electronic medical records.
• Receives initial and on-going training as necessary Adheres to Emory University protocols and procedures.
• Meets monthly for supervision with the Office of Respect team, or more frequently if circumstances warrant.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 20 hours of documented training in sexual assault and domestic/relationship violence response, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least one year of experience responding to incidents of sexual and domestic/relationship violence.
• A master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field is preferred. 
• Demonstrated skill in trauma-informed response and effective system coordination.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed.  All biweekly employees must reside within the State of Georgia.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.