Victim Advocate I
Victim Advocate I
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Job Description
Victim Services - Public Safety & Police:
UCF Victim Services provides free comprehensive victim advocacy services to students faculty staff and visitors to campus who have been impacted by crime violence or abuse. Victim specialists offer confidential support crisis intervention reporting and disclosure options safety planning information and referrals practical assistance and educational programs.
The Opportunity:
The Victim Advocate provides direct crisis intervention advocacy and support services including rights and options in accordance with F. S. S. 960 to any member of the university community who becomes the victim of crime violence or abuse.
Responsibilities:
Essential duties include discussing both reporting and disclosure options with victims.
Evaluate and provide a safety plan support services resources and referrals to both on and off campus partners.
Accompany clients during their engagement with law enforcement and the criminal and/or civil justice system along with campus Title IX and Student Conduct partners.
Participate in the on-call rotation to provide response in person or via our hot-line or text line.
Attend campus and community partnership meetings as an agency representative.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree and 2 years of relevant experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Psychology Sociology Criminal Justice Social Work or a related field.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
Understanding of the criminal justice system and Florida state statutes.
Any previous experience working in victim advocacy student conduct housing or a related area with a demonstrated understanding of the dimensions of response to victimization.
Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with student organizations faculty staff administration community members and other stakeholders.
Strong crisis intervention skills and the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
Familiarity with law enforcement procedures and relevant Florida laws.
Ability to work efficiently in a stressful intense environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and collaborate as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
Ability to effectively interact with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Capable of connecting individuals with appropriate services and resources.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64 to $ 23.60. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) time-limited funding position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
This position requires mandatory participation in the on-call rotation to answer hot-line calls and respond in person as requested by Law Enforcement or Victim Services outside of regular office hours as needed per department protocol and other occasional evening and weekend hours and will be compensated accordingly.
Must reside within or be able to respond in person within an hour of notification.
Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
May be eligible for a take home vehicle.
Selected candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
University PoliceWork Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMType of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Expected Salary
$17.64 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMVeterans Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
For general application or posting questions please email .
Employment Type
Full-Time
