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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Sexualized Violence Response Consultant
Posted on December 17, 2024 by Employer details Mount Allison University
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Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.Position title: Sexualized Violence Response ConsultantDepartment: Student Life OfficeType: Full-time 14 month term positionOpportunity type: Non-academicClassification: Admin Grade 6Salary range: $53,894 to $71,854 per annumSupervisor's title: Director of Student ExperiencePosted date: November 8, 2024Closing date: January 5, 2024Position descriptionThe Sexualized Violence Response Consultant will be the first point of contact for students and staff who have experienced or have concerns related to sexualized violence and/or gender-based violence.The incumbent will be responsible for conducting intake, accepting disclosures and complaints of sexualized violence, and supporting individuals who are impacted by sexualized violence. They will help create and improve processes to better support individuals while advocating to enhance the response to sexualized violence, harassment, and discrimination to increase safety in our community.This role will report to the Director of Student Experience and their work will be supported by a committee of faculty, students, and staff. Working closely with Mount Allison's Sexualized Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator, Mental Health Counsellors, Social Worker, and other key contacts, this position may be required to maintain some office hours in residence and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.ResponsibilitiesReceive disclosures and complaints in cases of sexualized violence and help students and staff navigate the complaints processes.Support students and staff complainants in navigating the University sexualized violence policy and procedures.Responsible for creation of safety and plans of care for survivors of sexualized violence.Facilitate access to trauma-informed wellness supports such as counselling, SANE Program and additional medical services, to those who have experienced sexualized violence.Facilitate on-campus accommodations, such as academic and housing, for students who have experienced sexualized violence, by coordinating with faculty and staff contacts.Provide ongoing wellness support and advocacy for survivors of sexualized violence as needed.Foster an environment where survivors feel heard, believed, and validated while working together to explore options that best meet the survivor's needs.Collect complaints, including documenting complaints, and maintain confidential files and notesCollect and report data in accordance with University policy and provincial guidelines.Uphold the independence of the office on campus, as well as professional standards that include procedural fairness, and confidentiality.Liaise with the Sexualized Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator, Wellness staff members, Mental Health Counsellors, Social Worker, Residence Life staff, Student Life staff and representatives of Sexual Violence New Brunswick, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Student Advisor, the Indigenous Student Advisor, members of the Anti-Racism Response Team, and other staff and faculty as required.Liaise with external partners such as Sexual Violence NB, RCMP, Victim Services and other providers for ongoing support and advocacy for survivors.Aid in the coordination of sexualized violence services volunteers for sexualized violence response and prevention outreach.Participate as a member of relevant committees.Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications/skillsBachelor's degree in social work, Psychology or related discipline from a recognized university is required. Candidates with relevant work experience will also be considered for this role.Knowledge or demonstrated ability to learn relevant Human Right- LocationSackville, NB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$53,894YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2412173316
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