Victim Advocate Counselor II (Student Health Center)

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Provides direct counseling, advocacy and case management services to FIU student victims of violence. Participates in a rotation to provide crisis intervention services as needed including evenings and weekends, remotely or in-person. Accompanies students to court or other formal proceedings, rape treatment services, 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, counseling, advocacy, case management, accessing university and community resources.
• Provides direct psychological services to University students including individual, couples, and group counselling; 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 afterhours and provides crisis intervention to the FIU community including daytime and evening/weekend as needed
• Accompanies and transports students to hearings and appointments related to victimization and student retention, including rape treatment services, domestic violence court, Title IX 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.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

N/A

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

How To Apply

• Current Employee: Log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply.
• Prospective Employee: Create a registered account and prepare to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.