Safe Office On-Call Responder

Essential Functions

Remain accessible by cell phone at all times during scheduled on-call shifts to respond to incidents of sexual assault, domestic/relationship violence or stalking.

Respond promptly to all calls for assistance or questions about resources regarding sexual and domestic/relationship violence and stalking.

Provide immediate response to survivors in the event of a reported incident, following applicable University policies, guidelines, and protocols established by the Associate Director of the Safe Office.

• Response may include, but is not limited to, providing confidential consultation to the individual, accompanying the individual to the hospital or to meet with legal/police authorities and connecting the individual to appropriate campus and community resources.
• Provide follow-up assistance and response as directed by the Associate Director of the Safe Office.
• Consult with the Associate Director of the Safe Office as appropriate during and after responses.
• Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC/Safe Office policy and relevant professional code(s) of ethics immediately after a response.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 20 hours of documented training in sexual assault and domestic/relationship violence response.
• One to two years of experience responding to incidents of sexual and domestic/relationship violence.
• Understanding of applicable privilege communication laws and the ability to manage confidential information and use sound judgment in responding to crises.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, administrators, parents and external agencies.
• Ability to meet requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Disclaimer

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Note to Applicant

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.