Direct Services Advocate, RVAP

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.  Equivalent combinations could include Associate’s Degree with typically 2.5 years or more of relevant experience or a High School Diploma/GED with typically 4.5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated work experience (typically 6 months or more) providing counseling, advocacy, and/or community organizing.
• Working proficiency with office support software (e.g., word processing, email, presentation software, printer, Zoom and spreadsheets).
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals, groups, and diverse backgrounds in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to complete RVAP Advocate training within the first six months and complete Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Certificate requirements within first 12 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety requirements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working proficiency and fluency in a foreign language. Ability to conduct training, crisis counseling and code-switching in English and in the second language.
• Working proficiency and cultural understanding of barriers dealt with by groups other than mainstream.
• Working proficiency with electronic confidential software and confidentiality.
• IowaCASA or ICADV Victim Services Advocate Certification

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact michael-washington@uiowa.edu.