Prevention Education and Outreach Advocate

ADVOCATE 4 (004019)

UCPath Position ID: 40038872

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

12/19/2024 3:41:10 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/19/2024 3:41:06 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

7000O

Organization:

VC STUDENT AFFAIRS

Division Code:

7400D

Division:

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Department:

520000 - STUDENT SERVICES

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40038872

Position Description ID

233682

UC Payroll Title:

ADVOCATE 4 (004019)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41029824

Reports to Payroll Title:

Advocate 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

41029824

Department Head Payroll Title:

Beh Health Cnsling Mgr 2

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prevention Education and Outreach Advocate provides CARE prevention, education, and outreach initiatives to address sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking, while collaborating with campus stakeholders and community organizations to provide advocacy, training, and program evaluation. This position serves as a liaison and mentor, adapting efforts to meet diverse campus needs.confidential and privileged advice, assistance and advocacy to students who are victims of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. In addition, the Prevention Education and Outreach Advocate supports diverse students in pursuing avenues of healing and justice, and serves as advocate in the student conduct process for victims of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, and stalking, providing student conduct process orientation, case status and disposition notification, and hearing support.

Provides criminal justice system orientation and court support, and assistance in filing for state compensation under the Victim of Violent Crimes Act. Facilitates referrals for psychological and emotional needs resulting from the trauma of assault, transferring students into therapy and psychiatric care on and off campus as needed. Advocacy also includes assistance in coordinating accommodations and services with campus departments and local agencies including UCPD on behalf of the student in all areas, including Student Services/University services, coordination of legal advocacy, medical advocacy and other assistance as needed. Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a case management system to coordinate, facilitate, and monitor programs and services available to distressed students. Working collaboratively with the CARE Prevention Team, participates in educational outreach services to diverse University populations.

CARE has three distinct, but complementary services: Education, Advocacy, and Healing. Combined, these three components allow us to address primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention providing a comprehensive approach in service of our mission.

Building compassion, knowledge, and resilience encourages culture change toward a safer, healthier, equitable community.

Education & Training

Provides CARE prevention, education, programming and outreach workshops, social media campaigns, and marketing for the UCLA campus related to preventing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Consults with campus staff, administrators, faculty, and student organizations on sexual and gender-based violence. Serves as a campus liaison to assess needs for gender-based violence programs. Participate in campus committees as assigned by the Director. Is able to adapt training to meet the needs of the target audience. Develops and maintains relationships with local community-based organizations to assist with advocacy and referral efforts.  Supports CARE student peer educators. Involves in evaluation of programs.

50%

Advocacy

Provides comprehensive, survivor-centered advocacy and support for individuals navigating complex sexual violence situations. Assists in safety planning, connects survivors with campus resources, and advocates within various university offices, including the Dean for Students, UCPD, Financial Aid, and others. Represents complainants in student conduct processes and collaborates with external entities like courts and the District Attorney's office. Facilitates access to medical care, emergency support, and therapeutic services, including CAPS and the Santa Monica UCLA Rape Treatment Center. Supports survivors’ recovery through holistic referrals, including for friends and family. Maintains confidential case files, analyzes trends, and prepares reports to inform advocacy efforts.

30%

Crisis Intervention

Provides immediate crisis intervention, resource information and referrals to complainants in a non-judgmental manner, maintaining confidentiality.

20%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Required

Is a qualified psychotherapist under the California evidence code, or has a master's degree in counseling, or has one year of counseling expereince with six months rape crisis experience.

Required

California Certification for Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Training

Required

California Certification for Domestic Violence Advocates

Required

Advanced experience with and knowledge of crisis intervention, advising, peer counseling, trauma response, and/or advocacy to those harmed by violence

Required

Advanced skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately.

Required

Must be able to maintain confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations

Required

Ability to handle difficult decisions when university policy is ambiguous, there is latitude for usage of judgment or the client's reaction to advocacy methods may be less predictable

Required

Able to effectively use independent judgment and make professional decisions and recommendations in situations that require highly individualized planning in effectively advocating for the complainant

Required

Must be able to provide services, advocacy and crisis intervention during non- business hours as appropriate

Required

Demonstrated ability to work with people of various ethnic, cultural and socio- economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities

Required

Advanced experience in speaking in front of diverse audiences and the ability to adapt materials quickly so that the audience can understand the concepts being presented.

Required

Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver presentations and to prepare written reports, correspondence, proposals, program assessments, email and other materials for a variety of audiences ensuring compliance with departmental and university guidelines, practices and principles.

Required

Demonstrated experience managing complex and difficult decisions when policy is ambiguous, there is latitude for usage of judgment, or the client's reaction to advocacy methods may be less predictable. Ability to respond to complex cases and appropriate engage highest level of response resources.

Required

Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights / Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, Clery Act, CA Victim's Rights Laws, and The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, and other relevant legislation and reports.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Covel Commons

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical Skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.