DART Advocate (TUC- Strength United)
Northridge, CA 
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Job Description

About the University Corporation
The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.

Mission:

Empowering Families, Ending Violence and Developing Leaders

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

DART advocates will be co-located at one of the above LAPD divisions to provide the following activities:  1) Crisis Intervention to provide immediate, culturally appropriate crisis intervention, safety planning and needs assessments to domestic violence victims, including the provision of emotional support, explanation of victim rights, available resources and corresponding materials 2) Provide assistance in obtaining Protective Orders, 3) Shelter Placement, when necessary transporting victims to a safe location with the assistance of LAPD, 4) Participate in the provision of roll call, community and staff training, 5) Receive training and 6) Complete accurate documentation, data entry and progress reports.

 

Qualifications:

A minimum of 6-month experience working with domestic violence victims or enrollment in an undergraduate program in behavioral science or criminal justice field. Bicultural/Bilingual Spanish Speaking is required. If the selected candidate is not already certified, the candidate will need to complete the 40-hour Domestic Abuse Counselor Certification as defined in California Penal 1037.1 provided upon employment.

 

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates must possess the ability, knowledge, and skill to provide risk assessment and the management of multi-disciplinary team relationships. Capacity to remain calm, focused and responsive in crisis situations.  Effective interpersonal skills, clear professional boundaries and the ability to work in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department. Criminal Background Clearance, California Driver’s License, Automobile and Automobile Insurance will be required.

 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm

Full Pay range: $18.27 - $27

The anticipated hiring range: $18.27 - $27

Time Base: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (b), Life, AD&D, Flex Spending

 

General Information

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN.

 

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

 

Application Screening begins 10/30/23 and will continue until the position is filled.

To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above.

Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

 

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.

 

Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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