Campus Advocacy & Education Specialist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University seeks a campus advocate to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered crisis intervention for students who have experienced violence and mental distress. Work includes collaboration with campus partners, safety planning, and education on resources and rights.

You will conduct intake, assessments, and follow-up, lead trainings, and help develop inclusive programming while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in survivor-centered trauma-informed services.
• Ability to educate clients about resources, rights and processes.
• Knowledge of campus resources and collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide survivor-centered crisis intervention and intake services.
• Coordinate safety planning and follow-up for students served.
• Educate students about legal processes and campus discipline procedures.
• Lead trainings and develop inclusive educational programming.
• Record client contacts and maintain confidentiality per policy.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Safety planning

Trauma-informed care

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University seeks a campus advocate to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered crisis intervention for students who have experienced violence and mental distress. Work includes collaboration with campus partners, safety planning, and education on resources and rights.

You will conduct intake, assessments, and follow-up, lead trainings, and help develop inclusive programming while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in a university setting.