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University of Washington · 1 month ago

Confidential Survivor Advocate (Temporary)

Bothell, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Washington is seeking a temporary Confidential Survivor Advocate to provide advocacy services and support to students affected by sexual and interpersonal violence. The role involves case management, outreach, education, and collaboration with campus and community resources to ensure comprehensive support for survivors.

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Responsibilities

Provide case management and direct services to students affected by sexual and/or domestic violence

Offer support based on students' needs, including safety planning, referrals to on- and off-campus resources, and information sharing

Identify and address barriers such as childcare, transportation, or language needs, providing solutions or referrals

Respond promptly to CARE Reports while prioritizing survivor safety and privacy

Educate survivors on their rights, including options to file institutional complaints, report to law enforcement, seek medical care, and request protection orders or university no-contact directives

Connect survivors with counseling, culturally specific services, and community-based agencies

Conduct risk assessments, provide psychoeducation, and assist with developing and adjusting safety plans

Accompany survivors to investigative meetings related to the Title IX process and other university complaint procedures

Coordinate with campus and community advocates to ensure comprehensive support and case consultation

Securely document case activity, referrals, and risk assessments using the Violence Prevention & Advocacy Office’s database

Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation for reports

Develop and implement outreach and education for students to increase their awareness of the VPA advocacy services, campus support resources and normalize help-seeking behaviors

Facilitate educational sessions on sexual assault and relationship violence, consent, and survivor support through classroom visits, trainings, and workshops

Lead awareness month events and programming for students, staff, and faculty on campus

Create, disseminate and evaluate educational and promotional materials related to VPA services, sexual assault and relationship violence

Serve on institutional committees and working groups related to Title IX, campus safety, and survivor support

Partner with Title IX, SafeCampus, and other university offices on safety assessments, supportive measures, and legal or regulatory matters

Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in violence prevention and advocacy

Build strong relationships with key personnel at UW Bothell and Cascadia College to enhance service coordination

Qualification

Certified Confidential AdvocateViolence prevention knowledgeCrisis response experienceBachelor's degreeInterpersonal communicationEquity-based approachCulturally relevant supportTitle IXOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education, or related field and 3 + years of experience supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence in advocacy, crisis response or related fields

Certified Confidential Advocate or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment

Strong knowledge of violence prevention and intervention, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to support students from underrepresented and marginalized communities using an equity-based approach

Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred

Master's degree in social work, public health, education, or a related field

At least two years of experience providing advocacy services in a higher education setting

Experience offering culturally relevant support to marginalized and underrepresented communities

Familiarity with Title IX and related laws affecting violence prevention and survivor support in higher education

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Company

University of Washington

Glassdoor4.2

University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.

Founded in 1861

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.washington.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$205.35M

Key Investors

Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health

2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M

2024-09-13Grant

2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M

Leadership Team

Andrew S Allen

Adjunct Professor

Arthur Denny

Founder

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