SHARE Counselor

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Successful utilization of trauma-informed, short term episodic models of care
• High degree of competency in cultural- and population-specific best practices, especially when working with people who have experienced interpersonal harm, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, abusive relationships, and discrimination
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, consult when necessary, and accomplish high-stakes tasks while exercising sound decision-making
• Demonstrated experience with collaborative partnerships across departments in a complex, highly de-centralized organization
• Experience effectively managing and responding to high-risk crisis and safety situations
• Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating support and psychoeducational groups
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based prevention programming in a higher education setting
• Experience navigating community supports and resources
• Demonstrated experience with case management and behavior evaluation tools
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and ability to work effectively with student, faculty, and administrative constituencies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience creating and supervising peer mentors, graduate assistants, and/or internship programs

Additional Information
Harvard University supports a hybrid workplace model which will actively support some remote work. Specific days and schedules for on-site work and remote work will be discussed during the interview process. Please note hybrid workers must reside in a state where Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA).
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• May be required to work nights and weekends

Position Description
Direct Services
The SHARE Counselor is a direct service provider reporting to and under the direct supervision of the SHARE Associate Director and Senior Clinical Services Coordinator, as part of the University's Office for Gender Equity (OGE).
In this role, the SHARE Counselor dedicates approximately 80% of their time to direct services, which includes working directly with students, staff, faculty, and post-doctoral fellows who have experienced or witnessed interpersonal violence, harm, or discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, abusive relationships, and discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation. The SHARE Counselor:

• Provides trauma-informed counseling and advocacy, including psychological first aid, exploration of available options, and referrals, as appropriate
• Engages in risk and danger assessment related to sexual violence, abusive relationships, and stalking
• Accompanies navigates, and coordinates campus and community resources
• Develops and facilitates support and psychoeducational groups utilizing a culturally responsive, intersectional lens
• Triages and follows up with individuals seeking services with SHARE to ensure needs are met and additional issues are addressed, as they arise
• Covers 24/7 SHARE confidential hotline, including support for callers, referrals, development of safety plans, identifications of safety risks, and documentation of services provided
• Complies with all applicable state/federal laws and regulations, and University policies, procedures, and protocols, including those relating to confidentiality, and mandated reporting requirements
• Utilizes internal data management systems and applicable technologies to conduct and document work
• Undertakes additional direct services work as directed and applicable

Community Engagement, Education, and Outreach
The SHARE Counselor dedicates approximately 10% of their time to community engagement, education, and outreach, which includes working closely with the OGE staff and community partners, including School and unit resources, to advance the work of the SHARE team and OGE. The SHARE Counselor:

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with University and community partners, including School and unit resources to advance the work of the SHARE team and OGE, including attending meetings, committees, workgroups, and coalitions, as needed
• Provides supervision as assigned
• Collaborates with the SHARE team in developing training, workshops, initiatives, and other ongoing educational materials
• Provides co-facilitation, as needed, for SHARE educational workshops, training, education, and outreach activities
• Undertakes additional related work as directed and applicable

Administrative Tasks and Compliance
The SHARE Counselor dedicates approximately 10% of their time to administrative tasks to support the overall work of the team. The SHARE Counselor:

• Researches promising practices to develop and maintain high quality trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and group services
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports on changes in federal, state, and local regulations, legislation, and policies related to interpersonal violence; works collaboratively with the SHARE Associate Director to adapt and integrate these changes within the SHARE team
• Attends to trends within SHARE clinical services
• Adheres to the expectations, professional responsibilities, standards, practices, and procedures of OGE, Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), and the University

• Complies with all HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
• Undertakes additional related work as directed and applicable

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
Benefits
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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.