Victim Advocate

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Victim Advocate

Job Profile Title
Victim Advocate

Job Description Summary
This position reports to the Director of Special Services and provides advocacy and outreach to victim/survivors of crime, with a particular emphasis on victim/survivors of crime sensitive in nature, such as victim/survivors of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, and stalking and harassment.

This position also assists all victim/survivors in navigating the criminal justice system by providing information and transportation to criminal proceedings and/or obtaining a protection from
abuse order or a private criminal complaint; collaborates with Penns resource centers and city agencies on behalf of the victim/survivor; provides options counseling and support in the decision making process; provides transportation to those who require medical treatment as a result of crime, accident, or natural disaster; and, provides safety presentations to members of the Penn community.
Critical to the role and public outreach is to coordinate the Leading with Empowerment, Assertiveness, and Defense (LEAD) program. This position will schedule and coordinate LEAD courses, in partnership with other certified instructors.

This position is categorized as essential personnel and serves on-call (24 hours/7 days) and will require some nights and weekends.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides options and expert level advocacy to victim/survivors of all crimes, regardless of the nature of the incident, in obtaining private criminal complaints, court and medical transportation; assists detectives with case management, and coordinates with the Philadelphia District Attorney's office
• Ascertains immediate needs and provides advocacy services to victim/survivors of domestic/dating violence, and stalking and harassment by providing options counseling, transportation to obtain a Protection from Abuse Order or Private Criminal Complaint and all subsequent court listings. Assists the victim/survivors in developing and implementing a safety plan.
• Develop, coordinate, and expand the LEAD (self-defense and empowerment) program for Penn affiliates.
• Collaborates with the University of Pennsylvania's resource and support centers, academic schools and centers, Human Resources, and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Provide safety education to the Penn Community, through presentations, special events, and consultations.
• Transports victims of rape and sexual assault to Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), Philadelphia Police Special Victim's Unit, and all subsequent court listings and medical follow-ups. Discusses and assists in developing and implementing a safety plan; collaborates with campus resources and community services to assist the victim/survivor with academic issues and emotional recovery; maintains confidentiality whenever possible.
• Serves as an active member on Penn's Critical Incident Stress Management Team; responds to the campus community in the wake of an incident that negatively impacts the institution or its constituents. Serves on the Philadelphia Crime Victim's Association and other committees as assigned.
• Reports to campus in the evening hours and on weekends in the event of a rape or sexual assault, a Penn affiliate sustaining serious bodily injury as a result of criminal victimization, accident, or natural disaster; ensures proper notifications are made to University officials; maintains confidentiality whenever possible.
• Pursues credentialing as a Certified Trauma Services Provider
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of criminal justice system (i.e. Philadelphia Courts)
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Division of Public Safety

Pay Range
$20.45 - $28.23 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay


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