Confidential Advocate CAP-E

Oregon Health & Science University
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Confidential Advocate CAP-E
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31500
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Professional
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview

ADVOCACY FOR Impacted Parties of Discrimination Harassment, or Sexual Misconduct
This position is responsible for effective collaboration among campus partners in providing trauma-informed response to disclosures of sexual misconduct, bias and discrimination, or retaliation based on protected class. Role includes the following:

• Develops, enhances, and provides impacted party-centered advocacy and support services to members of the OHSU campus community who have experienced sexual misconduct, bias or discrimination, and protected class
  related retaliation.
• Provides immediate support and resources for impacted parties and their allies in a confidential and supportive environment and helps impacted parties and others understand their options in reporting any form of bias, discrimination, or harassment.
• Advocacy efforts are conducted through a trauma-informed lens, as well as understanding the importance of inclusivity in working with culturally diverse, traditionally marginalized groups, including the intersectionality of identities.
• Provides help connecting impacted parties to campus or community resources, programs, and services.
• Serves as a liaison between the impacted party and various campus offices, including crisis intervention counseling and ongoing counseling; information on victim rights and options, including referrals to additional support services; and information on legal services, and the availability of restraining and/or no-contact orders.
• Implements current best practices in the support of impacted parties through medical advocacy, criminal justice advocacy, university advocacy, and safety planning.
• Provides advocacy support and referrals for impacted parties’ friends, family members, and university employees for both the response and recovery processes.
• Provide direct services, training, and support (in person and tel services) at all OHSU locations. In person services will be provided at Portland Metro area locations.
• Assist with resource development, and updating of websites, training, and or other written and or on-line materials.
• Assist with designing and maintaining forms, as well as the creation and distribution of marketing materials and outreach tools.
• Assist with compilation, editing, and distribution of publications and written materials, collaborate with OCIC team members to guide the design, content, tone, cultural & language appropriateness, and professional standards of these publications.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis in compliance with deadlines.
  
• Assist with quarterly reports and other strategic communications.
  
• Represent CAP at meetings, conferences, and events as needed.

TRAINING AND OUTREACH

• In collaboration with the Director of CAP-E, implements training and professional development curricula as well as opportunities to expand training for faculty, staff, students, and community members to increase understanding of trauma stewardship throughout the campus community.
  
• Maintains relationships with local community-based survivor support organizations to assist with advocacy and referral efforts.
  
• At the direction of the Director of CAP-E, collaborates with the campus Title IX Coordinator and Director for Prevention and Education to develop and provide outreach-based educational activities regarding violence to the campus community including engaging culturally diverse and undeserved impacted parties.
  
• Plans, organizes, and promotes awareness month activities; such as domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault awareness months.

Responsibilities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in Human Services, Student Affairs, Counseling or Social Work or in a related field.

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in the provision of trauma-informed response services on a college campus or similar agency experience.
• 3 years’ experience in advocacy or counseling program, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices in responding to interpersonal trauma and campus-related sexual violence, bias and discrimination.
• Demonstrated ability to use clear and independent judgment, make ethical decisions regarding case
  management, and develop individualized approaches for each impacted party.
• Possess or be willing to obtain within 3 months of hire required state-level certifications for campus advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus, community, state-wide, and national partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and the creation of inclusive environments at OHSU.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• The ability to manage multiple, complex priorities and needs in an organized fashion, including responding to impacted parties in crisis.
• Advanced public speaking skills, and the ability to connect to diverse audiences.
  
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with intersection of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking with other issues such as struggles faced by queer communities, communities of color, marginalized, and under- served groups.
  
• Experience facilitating training and educational workshops for employees and campus/community stakeholders.
  
• Familiarity with gender violence prevention education.
  
• Familiarity with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) intervention and education.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively speak and write in a clear and concise manner.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening abilities coupled with the skill to analyze complex issues and present clear and logical recommendations.
  
• Ability and skills to analyze and interpret problems while developing strategies for conflict resolution.
  
• Fluent with technology, including but not limited to the use of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
• Ability to effectively work with hostile and emotional individuals in a compassionate, professional, and courteous manner and to manage situations involving intense conflict.
  
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships between people with competing interests.
  
• Ability to represent OHSU in a competent and professional manner.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with customers and co-workers in dealing with sensitive, complex civil rights, legal, and human resource issues and situations involving employees, students, and patients.
  
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment, neutrality, fairness, ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative, team-centered work environment and provide helpful support to customers in a timely and professional manner.
  
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
  
• Ability to effectively engage individuals in a group setting.
• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
  
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to be flexible for continuing improvement.
  
• Adheres to all OHSU policies including those that prohibit discrimination and harassment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in human services, Student Affairs, Counseling or Social Work and two years of professional experience in related field.
• Oregon Certified Advocate Training

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