Crime Victim Advocate

About the Role Provides advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, complying with VAWA Federal Campus Security ACT, Title IX regulations, and the Clery Act. Provides advocacy through the criminal justice and judicial process and helps victims navigate and receive resources, services, and support throughout their academic career. Crime Victim Advocates are subject to being on call and/or called out to an active crime scene.

The Victim Advocate will work under the direction of the Investigations Lieutenant, and work directly with UUPD Patrol and Investigators to provide support and resources for victims of crime on campus.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer ( CSO ) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO. What You'll Do

• Serve as point of contact for victims of crime on campus; resource and referral for students, faculty and staff.
• Provide case management and advocacy for victims of crime through the university processes as well as the judicial and criminal justice process.
• Utilize UUPD RMS system for case management.
• Serve as a resource for victims of crime for the systems of the University (ex: registrar, financial aid academic affairs).
• Serve on relevant committees, task forces, and development groups on campus and in the community.
• Consult on the development of current campus policies and procedures on sexual violence in accordance with VAWA, Campus SAVE ACT and other federal and state guidelines.
• Provide referrals to appropriate campus entities such as counseling and health services to victims of crime.
• Collaborates with campus and community organizations to meet survivors’ needs.
• Assist in filling and filing of protective orders for victims of crime
• Attends hearings and other court proceedings with victims of crime What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Two years’ experience providing direct service case management and crisis intervention for survivors of sexual assault and/or interpersonal violence.
• Utah State Certified Victim Advocate (40 Hour Trained).
• In-depth knowledge of current literature and best practices regarding sexual assault and inter-personal violence.
• Excellent writing and professional speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and administrators on sensitive topics.
• Master’s degree (MSW or related field), working knowledge of federal regulations related to campus (VAWA, Title IX, Campus Security ACT), grant writing experience, and student affairs experience are preferred.
• Preferences: Previous experience with advocacy in law enforcement; experience working with an RMS system (Spillman); previous supervisory experience. Nice to Have
• Previous experience with advocacy in law enforcement
• Experience working with an RMS system (Spillman)
• Previous supervisory experience Compensation & Benefits
• Pay rate range: $21.63 - $33.80 per hour.
• Schedule may include Monday-Friday afternoons, on-call and overtime shifts as needed; weekends and holidays may be required.
• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Details available in the Additional Information section.