Safe Office On-Call Responder

wfu; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Safe Office After-Hours On-Call Responder for part-time, weekend and after-hours cover. The role requires on-call availability 24 hours on weekends and 5:00 p.m. EST to 8:30 a.m.

EST on weekdays, with shifts during fall and spring terms. Responsibilities include confidential crisis response, coordination with the Associate Director, and linking survivors to campus and community resources while documenting actions in compliance with policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Understanding of privilege communication laws and confidential information management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and professionalism in diverse settings.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Remain accessible by cell phone during scheduled on-call shifts.
• Respond promptly to inquiries about resources related to violence and stalking.
• Provide immediate confidential support to survivors following university protocols.
• Document responses and follow-up actions in accordance with policy.
• Coordinate with the Safe Office Associate Director during and after responses.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Crisis response

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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.

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.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

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

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