Hybrid Violence Prevention & Response Specialist

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington seeks a Violence Prevention and Response Specialist to provide trauma-informed intake, safety planning and BTAM. You will manage the helpline, triage threats, coordinate referrals, and support VPAT and campus partners with prevention initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and independent judgment in high-stress situations, including presentations and committee work across UW campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in social work, public administration/health, gender studies or psychology.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in violence prevention, intervention or threat assessment.
• Demonstrated empathy with diverse populations and crisis situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfort with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Handle SafeCampus helpline CASE intake and management, triage threats, provide confidential support.
• Coordinate referrals to university and community resources; follow-up on risk mitigation.
• Maintain records and support VPAT meetings, including action plans and documentation.
• Collaborate with UW partners and committees across campuses; represent SafeCampus.
• Deliver trainings, presentations and program support to advance prevention efforts.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Empathy

Public speaking

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Independent prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, public administration/health, gender, psychology

Tools

WAVR-21

Job description

The University of Washington seeks a Violence Prevention and Response Specialist to provide trauma-informed intake, safety planning and BTAM. You will manage the helpline, triage threats, coordinate referrals, and support VPAT and campus partners with prevention initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and independent judgment in high-stress situations, including presentations and committee work across UW campuses.