Victim Advocate Counselor II – 534816

Victim Advocate Counselor II – 534816

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Provides direct and case management services to FIU victims of violence and counseling services to University students. Participates in rotation of after-hours crisis hotline and responds to provide crisis intervention services as needed including evenings and weekends. Accompanies students to court or other formal proceedings, Rape Treatment Center, and other related appointments if desired by student. Participates in University outreach and prevention programming and maintains relevant community linkages.

• Provides confidential direct services related to victimization (especially sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, hazing and hate crimes), including crisis intervention, case management, counseling, accessing university and community resources.
• Provides direct psychological services to University students including individuals, couples, and group counseling; conducts clinical assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides walk-in emergency assessments, crisis intervention, and intakes for students. Provides consultations to family members and campus community constituents.
• Completes intake summaries, psychological assessments, emergency evaluations, progress notes, and termination summaries according to the established policies and procedures.
• Participates in rotation crisis hotline after hours and provides crisis intervention to the FIU community including daytime and evening/weekend as needed.
• Provides counseling and social services to individuals, groups, and couples. Focuses on clinical services to include a wide range of personal concerns related to students’ goals, needs, values, attitudes, interpersonal conflicts, educational or career choices within a multicultural/diverse university environment. Meets the immediate and long-term service needs of the individuals.
• Accompanies and transports students to hearings and appointments related to victimization and student retention, including Rape treatment center, Domestic violence court, student conduct proceeding and other relevant meetings and locales.
• Provides case management coordination and support in collaboration with counseling and psychological services staff psychologists, counselors, and Student Health Services, Residential Life, and colleges and other campus units and community providers.
• Participates in CAPS committees, especially those concerning students' well-being and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline and two (2) years of experience in serving victims of trauma, sexual assault, and/or relationship violence.
• Mental Health License - Florida

Departmental Requirements

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job Category
Administrative

Advertised Salary
$61,000 - $66,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)
Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Ability to travel locally

For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 534816

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].