Career Center at Portland State University · 21 hours ago
Confidential Advocate
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPortland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. The Confidential Advocate position provides trauma-informed support and advocacy services to students who have experienced gender-based violence, working closely with various campus and community partners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Providing trauma informed support for students
Supporting students with connections, resources, information, and campus-coordinated response efforts
Providing confidential and legally privileged advocacy services
Safety planning
Academic and housing accommodations
Financial aid assistance
Accompaniment throughout reporting processes
Emotional support and other referral/resource
Collaborating with campus and community partners
Formulating strategies that best serve the survivor and the community
Working closely with the Confidential Advocacy Coordinator
Educating the campus community about the integral role in ending interpersonal violence
Providing survivor centered responses to disclosures of violence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2 years' experience at full time equivalency, working directly with survivors of interpersonal/gender-based violence, providing trauma informed care & working with underserved & marginalized communities or in a counseling related field
Possess, or be willing to obtain within the first three months of being hired, the required state-level certifications for campus advocacy
Demonstrated understanding of current best practices in responding to interpersonal trauma
Must successfully pass a background check
Preferred
Bachelors degree and 3 years related experience OR Masters degree and 1 year related experience
Benefits
95% premium paid healthcare
A generous retirement and vacation package
Reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools
Company
Career Center at Portland State University
Portland State University Career Center serves as a centralized hub for careers encompassing all majors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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