Safe Office On-Call Responder

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a part-time Safe Office After-Hours On-Call Responder to provide immediate after-hours support to students on the Reynolda campus who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, domestic/relationship violence, or stalking.

The role requires on-call availability 24 hours a day on weekends and 5:00 p.m. EST through 8:30 a.m. EST on weekdays, with shifts during fall and spring semesters. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population, faculty, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Remain accessible by cell phone during on-call shifts to respond to incidents.
• Respond promptly to calls for assistance or questions about resources.
• Provide immediate response to survivors following campus policies and protocols.
• Provide confidential consultation and connect to campus/community resources.
• Provide follow-up assistance as directed by the Safe Office.
• Maintain timely, accurate records in accordance with policy and ethics.
• Attend monthly Safe Office meetings and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Crisis response

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Safe Office After-Hours On-Call Responder provides immediate after-hours response to Wake Forest University, Reynolda campus students who have been subjected to sexual harassment, assault, domestic/relationship violence or stalking. The On-Call Responder coordinates long-term and follow-up responses with the Associate Director of the Safe Office. This position requires on-call response 24 hours a day on weekends and 5:00 p.m. EST through 8:30 a.m. EST weekdays. Shifts are scheduled on weekends and weekdays during the fall and spring semesters. This is a part-time position.

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.
• Ability to practice confidentiality in accordance with the state laws and the ethical standards under which the licensed clinical staff work.
• Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with University Counseling Center/Safe Office policy and relevant professional code(s) of ethics immediately after a response.
• Completes initial and ongoing training as necessary on applicable Wake Forest University protocols and procedures.
• Attendance at monthly meetings with the Safe Office team, or more frequently if circumstances warrant.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• One to two years of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities related to crisis response for sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and relationship/ interpersonal violence
• Established independent licensure as a mental health professional

Environmental Conditions

No adverse environmental conditions expected

Additional Job Description Disclaimer

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.

Time Type Requirement Part time

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 his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

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 [e-mail] or [phone].

About WFU

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid‑sized city centrally located in the Piedmont‑Triad region of North Carolina. Winston‑Salem is a family‑friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston‑Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston‑Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.