CAPE Survivor Advocacy Services Manager

Cape Survivor Advocacy Services Manager

Student Health Services is seeking a CAPE Survivor Advocacy Services Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Manager of Survivor Advocacy at Oregon State University is a crucial role, responsible for managing a team of advocates providing direct confidential advocacy services to students, their supporters, and members of the OSU community who have experienced any form of sexual misconduct. This individual works in collaboration with the Director of CAPE, the Manager of CAPE Prevention, and other campus partners to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the services provided by the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) Advocacy team. The manager is instrumental in offering support to survivors through trauma-informed care and in fostering a culture of safety and respect within the university community. This role reports directly to the CAPE Director within Student Health Services.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities:

15% Leadership:

• This position is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of internal policies and procedures within CAPE Survivor Advocacy, ensuring that advocates adhere to the requisite standards concerning confidentiality, documentation, continuous professional development and any necessary certifications as mandated by OSU, state, and federal regulations.
• Contribute to the overall department budget, stewards of the unit budget, and responsible for professional development allocation.
• This position will be involved with setting strategy by developing and assessing long, and short-term objectives made in collaboration with the director to ensure alignment with the overall goals and strategic vision of Student Health Services; aimed at cultivating a survivor-centric campus environment that diminishes barriers to accessing services, educates on options to report, and aids in the healing process.
• Participates in the CAPE leadership team meetings, ensuring the advocacy team's fiscal, operational, and program goals are represented.
• Contributes to strategic decision-making, operational planning and implementation of initiatives that advance unit goals, including integrating diversity, equity and inclusion principles into all aspects of operations and policies.
• As part of the Cape management team, work closely with the director and Manager of CAPE prevention to drive unit-wide initiatives and improvements.

50% Advocacy:

• This role involves developing, enhancing, and delivering survivor-centered advocacy and support services to OSU campus community members affected by gender-based violence. It provides immediate support and resources for survivors and their allies in a confidential and safe environment, assisting them and others in understanding their reporting options. Advocacy efforts are conducted through a trauma-informed approach, with an emphasis on inclusivity and understanding the intersectionality of identities among culturally diverse, traditionally marginalized groups.
• The position also entails facilitating connections for survivors to various campus or community resources, programs and services, and acting as a liaison between the survivor and multiple campus offices and external agencies. This includes the Office of Student Life, the Oregon State Police and Department of Public Safety, Counseling & Psychological Services, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, University Housing & Dining Services, Sarah's Place, Student Health Services providers, and the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV), among others.
• Moreover, the role ensures the implementation of current best practices in supporting survivors through medical advocacy, criminal justice advocacy, university advocacy, and safety planning. It provides advocacy support and referrals, not only for survivors, but also for their friends, family members, and university employees, encompassing both the response and recovery process.

25% Supervision:

• The individual in this role will be responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of staff members who deliver direct advocacy services, and other outreach and educational activities related to survivor response and support. This position will ensure that all advocates have completed the mandatory 40-hour campus advocacy training required by Oregon law and will develop supplementary training and curricula to maintain advocates' proficiency in best practices for advocacy resources.
• Additionally, this position will conduct regular reviews and updates of training materials and evaluation protocols to align with federal and state requirements concerning these services, and trauma informed best practices, with a focus on inclusivity and acknowledging the effects of trauma on marginalized populations. This role will also establish and implement practices that address trauma stewardship.

10% Collaboration:

• The role extends beyond the immediate focus of the position, engaging in university, professional, and community service activities based on interest.
• This position will work closely with healthcare providers, Sarah's Place, and other cross-campus stakeholders.
• This position will partner with clinical staff on survivor services and contribute to the mission and objectives of Student Health Services and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Additionally, this position will work closely with the Gender-based Violence Prevention team within CAPE to promote an integrated and developmentally appropriate continuum of education for students. This encompasses educational initiatives related to dispelling rape myths, fostering empathy, understanding consent, nurturing healthy relationships, preventing sexual violence, and responding to survivors.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social work, counseling, psychology, or related fields AND Three years of full-time experience in providing trauma-informed response services on a college campus or similar agency experience. OR Master's degree in a relevant field such as social work, counseling, psychology, or related fields and 2 years of full-time experience in providing trauma-informed response services on a college campus or similar agency.
• At least two years of full-time experience leading or directing the work of other advocates.
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices in responding to interpersonal trauma and campus-related sexual violence.
• Demonstrated ability to use clear and independent judgment, make ethical decisions regarding case management, and develop individualized approaches for each survivor.
• Possess, or be willing to obtain within 3 months of hire, the required state-level certifications for campus advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to