Part-Time Rsvp On-Call Advocate

Position Information

Classification Title Counseling Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 0.19 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

UHC Minimum:

• Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Health Education or related field

Position Summary

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) and Advocacy program is located within the Health Promotion Department of the University Health Center. The RSVP program operates a hotline and advocacy program 24 hours/day and 7 days/week. The RSVP On-Call Advocate provides advocacy services to UGA student survivors of interpersonal violence after University business hours, on weekends and during holidays. The RSVP On-Call Advocate provides in-person support for a survivor who presents to a local hospital emergency department, UGA Health Center Urgent Care Clinic or local police agency. Other services include accompaniment to forensic evidence collection examination, support during reporting and investigation, and assistance with emergency housing relocation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication.

• Understanding of differences including, but not limited to, culture, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

• Willing to work as part of a team and within the guidelines, policies, and practices of the University Health Center.

• Ability to remain objective and support decisions of the survivor.

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable during crisis to meet the needs of the survivor.

• Prior history providing counseling and/or survivor advocacy services.

• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma.

• Familiarity of working with college-aged population.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and ability to multi-task during crisis

Physical Demands

Travel throughout campus and community; some light lifting; sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Advocacy:

• Provide advocacy services for survivor including crisis intervention, in-person support, accompaniment to forensic evidence collection exam, medical care services, police reporting, and assistance with emergency housing accommodations.

• Assess survivor for safety concerns and seek immediate assistance to promote safety of survivor when needed.

• During shift, answer all calls coming in through designated cell phone.

• Keep cell phone charged and on your person at all times during shift.

• Maintain reliable transportation during shift to be able to meet survivor and travel to several locations throughout Athens-Clarke County if needed.

• Remain within 30-mile radius of Athens-Clarke County while on shift.

• Establish rapport and level of comfort with survivor in crisis.

• Provide consistent support and presence throughout work with survivor during medical care, forensic evidence collection exam, and reporting to police agency.

• Serve as a support and resource for secondary survivors (friends, family members) who may also accompany survivor.

• Provide additional advocacy information on academic assistance, counseling options, reporting options, referral to RSVP Advocate for continued services and information on follow-up medical needs (such as STI testing).

Percentage of time 90 Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative:

• Document contact with survivors immediately following advocacy services and report to Assistant Director of Health Promotion and RSVP.

• Consult with Assistant Director of Health Promotion and RSVP or Director of Health Promotion and The Fontaine Center during policy and procedure questions.

• Submit record of hours to Assistant Director of Health Promotion and RSVP for University Health Center record keeping and visit tracking.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jessica Wiggs Recruitment Contact Email jwiggs@uhs.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.