SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION & A (BL-SVPA-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff, in collaboration with multiple departments and campus partners, aims to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life. Our team provides support to students who are impacted by sexual violence and misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. It also works to prevent sexual violence through programs and education, such as bystander intervention training.

The Confidential Victim Advocate (CVA) provides essential support and advocacy for students impacted by sexual, physical, or other misconduct. Acting as a central point of contact, the CVA assists students in navigating university policies, accessing resources, and ensuring their safety and well-being. This role involves direct service provision, collaboration with campus and community partners, and participation in prevention and outreach initiatives to foster a safe and supportive campus environment.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides direct services and acts as a central point of contact for students who have experienced sexual misconduct.
• Explains the role of the Confidential Victim Advocate (CVA) and ways in which the CVA can assist the student.
• Assesses safety concerns for students, provides an overview of campus resources, and provides immediate and ongoing assistance to students in need.
• Maintains notes of all meetings, including information received, assistance provided and contact made. Checks in with students on a regular basis (as needed) to provide reminders, reiterate basic information, help address ongoing issues, etc.
• Identifies specific student concerns or issues they are having or anticipate.
• Clarifies university policies and procedures as needed. Works with students to explore concerns/difficulties and develop options. Helps guide students through procedures for various issues (requesting grade changes, withdrawing from classes, housing concerns, academic or administrative appeals) and provides assistance to ensure that students receive interim measures.
• Provides referrals as needed. Assist in contacting appropriate parties (instructors, administrative offices) or arranging meetings, when necessary, on behalf of the student as needed. Identifies and connects students to campus and community resources (direct or indirect referrals); accompanies students to informal or formal meetings with instructors or administrators as needed/requested. Consults with and follows up on referrals as needed.
• Explains the university's sexual misconduct policy and procedures to the student. Reviews procedures for investigation, judicial hearings, appeals, etc. Explains the rights of all parties involved (survivor, accused, witnesses, etc.). Reviews accommodations that can be made and various levels of participation in the sexual misconduct process. Reviews possible sanctions and outcomes, as well as the possible timeline of the process. Provides assistance to students who choose to proceed with the sexual misconduct process, reviewing reports with the student and answering questions as needed.
• Meets with possible witnesses, explains the judicial process and their role in the investigative process. Accompanies students (upon request) to and helps them prepare for investigative meetings and judicial hearings. Keeps a written record of all meetings related to the judicial process.
• Assists students in acquiring needed documentation (e.g., medical reports).
• Keeps regular contact with the students, addresses concerns/questions as needed. Follows up with students, ensures they know the outcome of the case.
• Be familiar with the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct and the procedures for implementing the Code.
• Works with supervisor to maintain case records in a secure manner, maintains statistics regarding service utilization and administer ongoing program evaluation. Meets regularly with supervisors to review cases.
• Reviews relevant professional literature and applies research findings and data to recommendations and decisions.
• Attends trainings related to sexual/physical assault procedures. Collaborates with campus and community resources (Middle Way House, Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS), Office of Student Employment (OSE), Office of Title IX and Student Welfare, Dean of Students Office, Protective Order Project, Residential Program and Service (RPS), etc.) to enhance the provision of support to students and to share relevant information pertaining to the victim advocacy and support.
• Serves as a member of the sexual violence prevention and advocacy team, providing outreach and raising awareness about prevention and advocacy services provided by the department.
• Attends and participates in prevention programs, program development and prevention training by request. Represents the needs of sexual violence victims in prevention initiatives to enhance trauma-informed prevention offerings on campus.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts workshops.

General Responsibilities

• Provides direct services and acts as central point of contact for students who have experienced sexual, physical or other misconduct.
• Conducts situational analysis and provides assistance and counseling to improve clients' social and psychological conditions
• Assesses safety concerns, provides an overview of campus resources, and provides immediate and ongoing assistance to students in need.
• Helps guide students through procedures for various issues (requesting grade changes, withdrawing from classes, housing concerns, academic or administrative appeals) and providing assistance to ensure that students receive interim measures.
• Assist students with establishing a support network of family, friends, and community resources and creating personal development plans
• Identifies and connects students to campus and community resources (direct or indirect referrals); accompanies students to informal or formal meetings with instructors or administrators as needed/requested
• Reviews university policies and procedures with students. Reviews procedures for investigations, judicial hearings, appeals, etc.
• Maintains case records in a secure and confidential manner, maintains statistics and administers ongoing program evaluations.
• Serves as a member of the sexual violence prevention and advocacy team, providing outreach and raising awareness about prevention and advocacy services provided by the department.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work.

Preferred

• Master's degree in counseling or social work.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of experience working with survivors or sexual or physical assault, preferably in a counseling or advising capacity.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience working with survivors of sexual or physical assault on a college campus.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient in communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to assess information, exercise sound judgment, and make recommendations informed by data and research.
• Ability to respond professionally and sensitively to individuals experiencing emotional distress.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Title IX procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, listen attentively, and convey information clearly.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours are required for judicial hearings or meetings; these proceedings may extend beyond standard business hours.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Indiana University Bloomington.

This is an in-person position.

$52,530.00 on an annualized basis.

Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Social Work

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