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Form of workDepartment: Dean of Students Salary/Grade: EXS/7 About Center for Awareness, Response & Education (CARE): CARE's guiding principles are social justice, survivor centeredness, and sex positivity. CARE staff adhere to a feminist approach to Sexual Violence, relationship violence, and stalking. CARE staff strive to act as allies against the structure of privilege and oppression which support gender based violence, and prioritize the survivor's right to self-determination and autonomy.
The survivor's needs and rights are the first priority of CARE and guide the planning and decision-making of CARE staff. Learn more about CARE here: https://www.northwestern.edu/care/ About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Northwestern University envisions building a just, health, and meaningful student learning experiences by pursuing equity, justice, and belonging. This work happens with all of us as people holding multiple identities.
Through the frame of collective impact, we strive to center the voices, experiences, and needs of our most marginalized communities. This calls for both individual and collective responsibility and work that supports universally designed solutions that benefit not just individuals, but the full community. Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs here: https://www.northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/about/strategic-plan/strategic-themes.html Job Summary: This position works with the Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE) to provide trauma focused/specialized clinical support and advocacy, as well as general prevention/training for undergraduate and graduate/professional students across both campuses who have experienced Sexual Violence, relationship violence, stalking, or other forms of interpersonal violence.
Reporting to the Director of CARE, the Assistant Director is a member of the leadership team, providing strategic direction around advocacy and support services to the department. Please note: Occasional night and weekend work. This position does not have on-call responsibilities.
This position is based in Evanston, but may work at the Chicago campus as needed. Pay: The pay range for the Assistant Director of Sexual Violence Response Services position is $65,000 to $68,500 depending on experience, skills, and internal equity. Principal Accountabilities: Student Support 45% Provide students who are impacted by Sexual Violence, relationship violence, or stalking with clinical support services and advocacy with respect to triage, processing trauma, building coping skills, safety planning, case management etc.
Provide confidential support and advising navigating the Northwestern Title IX processes, and other formal or informal processes and resources on or off campus. Support CARE staff in providing trauma-informed support and advocacy services to students by helping facilitate case management meetings and ongoing guidance. Assist with other student cases as needed.
Maintain an individual caseload, as well as organize and facilitate a trauma support group with co-facilitator, including advertising and recruiting, screenings and intakes, and facilitating weekly sessions. Communication, Outreach, Recruitment 10% Create and assist in the creation of resources for survivors, including website content and materials. Maintain relationships with and connect students to community partners providing counseling and group support or legal and medical advocacy services in the Evanston and Chicago area.
Participate in community, state and national committees/task forces that address Sexual Violence. Act as a liaison to local community agencies associated with response to Sexual Violence. Collaborate with key stakeholders/leaders on campus to develop and maintain an innovative, coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to reducing Sexual Violence and assisting survivors.
This includes supporting the leadership of the Campus Coalition on Sexual Violence and participating in the Title IX Coordinating Committee. Work closely with the Office of Equity to advocate for trauma-informed processes and policies at Northwestern and participating in campus task forces/committees as needed. Participate in drop-in hours and tabling on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses to informally reach students and familiarize them with CARE's programs.
Program Development 10% Develops and facilitates trainings and workshops on issues related to interpersonal violence and trauma to the NU community through an intersectional lens. Evaluation 10% Coordinate and facilitate the assessment of advocacy and support services and work with the Director to implement continuous quality improvement measures. Administration 10% Maintain accurate and timely case notes Coordinate tracking of advocacy services for annual reporting, including paperwork and database processes.
Represent CARE on the Chicago campus as needed and act as a liaison for coalitions, advocacy, and training with the Chicago campus. Events 5% Plans events that address interpersonal violence, intersectionality, trauma etc. (often in collaboration with campus or community partners) for the NU community.
Strategic Planning 5% Provide input on strategic planning and vision and ensure objectives are met Other duties as assigned 5% Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree in counseling or social work, OR appropriate combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in sexual assault response or related field, preferably in a campus setting. Experience providing crisis counseling and support or advocacy services to diverse populations of survivors of Sexual Violence.
Completion of ICASA and ICDVP-recognized 40-hour sexual assault and domestic violence survivor advocacy trainings either prior to or within three months of employment. Minimum Competencies: Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and with integrity. Ability to use sound judgment when responding to crises.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice, including demonstrated competency in gender identity. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders on- and off- campus. Knowledge of systems of oppressions as they relate to Sexual Violence.
Knowledge of sex-positive perspectives as they relate to Sexual Violence. Ability to work with underserved populations, such as male survivors, LGBTQ survivors and international students. Awareness of personal boundaries and ability to provide self-care.
Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or related license. Experience in facilitating anti-Sexual Violence trainings with all diverse populations on topics related to sexual health, rape culture, trauma, and other interpersonal violence issues, preferably within a higher education setting. Preferred Competencies: Familiarity with Title IX as it relates to confidential advocacy.
Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more. Professional Growth and Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.
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