Post-Masters Advocate Counselor Fellow

Requisition Number: 56156

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 13-May-2024

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) provides trauma-informed victim advocacy and short-term counseling to university students, staff and faculty who are impacted by disruptive and disturbing life events, typically crime and policy violation related. This includes but is not limited to, experiences of sexual assault, intimate partner abuse, harassment, stalking, disasters, mass violence, hazing, physical assault, discrimination, bias, and other types of experiences. The Post-Masters Advocate Counselor Fellow will work with the OVA team to provide free and confidential short-term counseling, advocacy, support and information to members of the university community. This position also involves presenting about our response services and topic areas as well as our "Supporting Survivors" presentation.

We are seeking candidates who have completed a master's degree in counseling or social work, have acquired an LPCC or LSW license, and need supervised clinical experience to acquire full licensure. Training for fellows includes regular seminars on specific mental health topics, weekly case consultation and weekly supervision with a licensed clinician. Fellows will attend OVA staff meetings and trainings.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

OVA works towards a safer, more socially just, and supportive campus community by providing culturally relevant trauma response and prevention services. OVA is in the division of Health and Wellness Services.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Advocacy and Counseling

• Provide confidential entry-point and follow-up services including short-term counseling, crisis intervention, intakes, advocacy, referrals, in-person accompaniment, information on system-wide operations (criminal, administrative, medical, academic and civil options), victim outreach, on- and off-campus service coordination, problem-solving, and support to students, staff, and faculty.

Administrative and Training

• Participate in weekly case consultations, staff meetings, training program, and supervision with members of the OVA team.

• Record client interventions and statistics by completing case notes, release of information forms, and other documentation.

Collaboration, Outreach, and Education

• Collaborate the OVA team on projects, such as delivery of trainings, educational materials, and other projects.

What You Should Know

• This is a 2-year, full-time fellowship position.

• This position is mostly in-person/in-office with occasional evening/weekend work. A few days a month can be remote. At times there may be more remote days related to fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks based on the academic calendar.

• This position is required to carry an on-call cell phone for emergency response during business hours.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary for this position is $42,000, with an increase to $50,000 in the second year of the fellowship.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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Be impactful. Be supportive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Masters degree in counseling, social work, or related field by date of hire (August 12, 2024 or earlier).

• Licensure as an LPCC or LSW in the state of Colorado by the date of hire.

• Clinical experience providing direct client services including counseling, advocacy, and/or crisis intervention.

• Experience with a trauma-informed approach to clinical and advocacy services, including working with issues related to gender violence, such as sexual assault, partner abuse, stalking, experiences of bias, and discrimination, through internship/externship and/or specific coursework.

What You Will Need

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff and a diverse range of constituents.

• Knowledge of victims rights and/or Title IX and Title VII.

• Experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated dedication to social justice and inclusive excellence.

• Organization and attention to detail.

• Dedication to supporting a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 13, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://colorado.edu/jobs)

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Post-Masters-Advocate-Counselor-Fellow/56156 (https://apptrkr.com/5204343)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.