Advocacy Specialist (TUC- Strength United)

Job Description:

Advocacy Specialist (TUC- Strength United)

Description

About The University Corporation

The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.

Mission:

Empowering Families, Ending Violence, and Developing Leaders

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Advocacy Coordinator the Advocacy Specialist will: Recruitment - Assist in recruitment through in-person presentations, outreach events, social media and emailing campaigns to a diverse representative of the community to provide volunteer hotline and accompaniment services, and recruit clinical student interns including but not limited to MSW and MFT graduate level students to provide direct counseling services across programs. 24/7 Response - Completes weekly volunteer and staff schedules, responding to 24-hour calls and accompaniments on an emergent basis, and providing support to volunteers. Prevention Recruitment - Assists in recruitment and selection of volunteers for SU internships and prevention education advocate role, participates in the training of advocates. Training - assists the coordinator in the facilitation of the triannual volunteer training, location reservation, candidate interviews and selection, collection and maintenance of all necessary documentation, arrangement of presenters and necessary media support. Meets regularly with the coordinator to ensure volunteers are participating in required training and meeting regular attendance of advocate supervision. Data and Documentation - in partnership with the coordinator ensures all data is accurately completed and submitted by volunteers in a timely fashion and all filing up to date each month. Work in collaboration with the coordinator to ensure volunteer personnel files are up to date.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social behavioral sciences, public health or a related field is preferred but not required. Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Must pass a Criminal Clearance. Must have excellent computer skills, including the ability to use both Mac and PC platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word). Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess a strong interest in assisting individuals who have experienced child maltreatment, domestic violence or sexual violence, and the corresponding responses - investigative, psychological and social. Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with organizations such as law enforcement, child protective services, and prosecutors. Must possess effective problem-solving skills along with the capacity to assist volunteers in developing the necessary tools to meet client needs and strengthen service delivery. Must possess excellent professional oral (public speaking) and written communication skills and be an effective and assertive communicator. Must have the ability to seek answers, address problems, and provide effective follow-through on time-sensitive deadlines with a variety of stakeholders. Must be able to create and implement systems to monitor performance and compliance across a large group of volunteers. Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, and religious backgrounds and an ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

Full Pay range: $19.71 to $23.33

The anticipated hiring range: $19.71 to $23.33

Time Base: Part-time

Benefits: None

General Information

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

Application Screening begins January 26, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above.

Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.

Advertised: Jan 19 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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