Confidential Advocate

This position will serve an important role in the Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance (OCIC) as it supports the mission, goals and objectives of OHSU. OCIC serves a critical role in support of OHSU's efforts to foster a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment and workplace culture. As the confidential resource in OCIC, the OCIC Confidential Advocacy Team (O-CAT) is responsible for providing advocacy services to OHSU members impacted by discriminatory misconduct, and members with questions about OCIC policy and process. The O-CAT Confidential Advocate provides emergent and ongoing services to support the well-being and safety of members reporting gender-based discrimination, harassment, and bias or discrimination related to a protected class. Services include confidential support and advocacy on behalf of the victims of sexual violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, bias and discrimination based upon a protected class and hate crimes; and to provide outreach, consultation, and education.

This position is responsible for effective collaboration among campus partners in providing trauma-informed response to disclosures of sexual misconduct, bias and discrimination, or retaliation based on protected class.

• Provides confidential information and guidance to OHSU members with questions about OCIC policy and process.
• Develops, enhances, and provides advocacy and support services to members of the OHSU campus community who have experienced sexual misconduct, bias or discrimination, and protected class related retaliation.
• Provides immediate support and resources for impacted parties and their allies in a confidential and supportive environment and helps impacted parties and others understand their options in reporting any form of bias, discrimination, or harassment.
• Advocacy efforts are conducted through a trauma-informed lens, as well as understanding the importance of inclusivity in working with culturally diverse, traditionally marginalized groups, including the intersectionality of identities.
• Provides help connecting impacted parties to campus or community resources, programs, and services.
• Serves as a liaison between the impacted party and various campus offices, including crisis intervention counseling and ongoing counseling; information on victim rights and options, including referrals to additional support services; and information on legal services, and the availability of restraining and/or no-contact orders.
• Implements current best practices in the support of impacted parties through medical advocacy, criminal justice advocacy, university advocacy, and safety planning.
• Provides advocacy support and referrals for impacted parties’ friends, family members, and university employees for both the response and recovery processes.
• Provide direct services, training, and support (in person and teleservices) at all OHSU locations. In person services will be provided at Portland Metro area locations.
• Assist with resource development, and updating websites, training, and or other written and or online materials.
• Assist with designing and maintaining forms, as well as the creation and distribution of marketing materials and outreach tools.
• Assist with compilation, editing, and distribution of publications and written materials, collaborate with OCIC team members to guide the design, content, tone, cultural & language appropriateness, and professional standards of these publications.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis in compliance with deadlines.
• Assist with quarterly reports and other strategic communications.
• Represent advocacy program at meetings, conferences, and events as needed.

• In collaboration with the CASE Director, implements training and professional development curricula as well as opportunities to expand training for faculty, staff, students, and community members to increase understanding of traumastewardship throughout the campus community.
• Maintains relationships with local community-based survivor support organizations to assist with advocacy and referral efforts.
• At the direction of the CASE Director, collaborates with the campus Title IX Coordinator and Director for Prevention and Education to develop and provide outreach-based educational activities regarding violence to the campus community including engaging culturally diverse and underserved impacted parties.
• Plans, organizes, and promotes awareness month activities; such as domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault awareness months.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in Human Services, Student Affairs, Counseling or Social Work or in a related field.
• 3 years’ experience in the provision of trauma-informed response services on a college campus or similar agency experience.
• 3 years’ experience in advocacy or counseling program, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices in responding to interpersonal trauma and campus-related sexual violence, bias and discrimination.
• Demonstrated ability to use clear and independent judgment, make ethical decisions regarding case management, and develop individualized approaches for each impacted party.
• Possess or be willing to obtain within 3 months of hire required state-level certifications for campus advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus, community, state-wide, and national partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and the creation of inclusive environments at OHSU.

• Master’s degree in human services, Student Affairs, Counseling or Social Work andtwo years of professional experience in related field.
• Oregon Certified Advocate Training.

• The ability to manage multiple, complex priorities and needs in an organized fashion,including responding to impacted parties in crisis.
• Advanced public speaking skills, and the ability to connect to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with intersection of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking with other issues such as struggles faced by queercommunities, communities of color, marginalized, and under- served groups.
• Experience facilitating training and educational workshops for employees and campus/community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with gender violence prevention education.
• Familiarity with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) intervention and education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively speak and write in a clear and concise manner.
• Fluent with technology, including but not limited to the use of computers andthe Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to effectively work with hostile and emotional individuals in a compassionate, professional, and courteous manner and to manage situations involving intense conflict.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with customers and co-workers in dealing with sensitive, complex civil rights, legal, and human resource issues and situations involving employees, students, and patients.

This position is a hybrid position and may require frequent visits to campus. Ability to handle multiple highly sensitive projects and priorities simultaneously. Travel to and participate/attend community outreach events and training. Occupant may represent the University on a frequent basis.

 

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu