Training and Intervention Coordinator

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building: Alfred Lerner Hall
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Training & Prevention, and as a member of SVR Training & Prevention and Direct Services team, this position will provide survivor advocacy support services and prevention education efforts within SVR. The Training and Intervention Coordinator will manage and facilitate compliance-based training, outreach, as well as prevention and education initiatives in accordance with New York State's Enough Is Enough legislation.

The incumbent will work closely with the Direct Services team to provide confidential, trauma-informed crisis intervention, survivor-focused services, and resources to survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and harassment. The Training and Intervention Coordinator will provide round-the-clock, on-call crisis support in a shared rotation amongst the Direct Services team to support students who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and related abuse.

SVR is a New York State Department of Health certified Rape Crisis Program. The selectee for this position must successfully complete all mandatory training and certification requirements within ninety (90) days of their start date.

This is an essential onsite role with 24/7 on-call rotation. Some hybrid work options may be considered during winter and summer recess breaks.

Responsibilities

Advocacy, Support, and Case Management (45%)

• Provide confidential, trauma-informed crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and harassment.
• Provide effective and practical crisis intervention, immediate aid, options, referrals, information, psychoeducation, advocacy, and support services to primary and secondary survivors of gender and power-based violence.
• Provide emergency assistance in the immediate aftermath of violence, abuse, or traumatic experience, which includes, but is not limited to, short-term support and related follow-up services to alleviate safety and trauma associated with the survivor's experience.
• Accompany survivors to campus resources, hospital, civil and legal proceedings (e.g., Title IX meetings, Gender-Based Misconduct Hearings, Family Court).
• Provide education to survivors on their rights and responsibilities and linkage to Victims Compensation, VINE (Victims Information Notification Everyday), Office of Victim Services (OVS), etc.
• Share responsibility for rotating 24-hour on-call services including but not limited to reporting to hospital emergency departments, law enforcement agencies, and court houses on short notice for extended periods of time in response to emergency and critical incidents in support of students who experience sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and related abuse. In partnership with the Direct Services staff, maintain on-call calendar.
• Coordinate cases and serve as a liaison between the survivor, law enforcement, public safety, Title IX staff, social services, community-based organizations, professors, other campus departments and officials, employers, landlords, and other agencies.
• Provide criminal/civil justice advocacy and support services including orientation and accompaniment for the making of police reports, forensic medical exams, interviews, court filings and hearings (including orders of protection), and all facets of the trial process (including depositions, trial, victim impact statements, sentencing, release procedures).
• Manage ongoing individual cases to identify both immediate and long-term needs, rights, options, and appropriate referrals for survivors. Regularly participate in case review meetings and joint meetings with the supervisor and the direct services leader to discuss case status
• Provide consultation as needed to faculty, staff, and administration regarding individual students, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality under New York Public Health Law and maintain a confidential database (CRISIS/Confidential Response Intervention and Support Information System) and accurate records of services and referrals to ensure comprehensive quality care for survivors.
• Foster culturally inclusive services when responding to the diverse needs of students and when advocating on behalf of traditionally underserved and marginalized communities.

Training, Prevention, Educational Programming, and Outreach (45%)

• Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention education programs focused on topics such as (but not limited to) affirmative consent, thriving or healthy relationships, and bystander intervention.
• Support campus-wide awareness events, campaigns, and collaborative prevention strategies aligned with Enough Is Enough requirements.
• Serve as facilitator or co-facilitator for training activities and provide technical support accordingly.
• Design and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of trainings, program curricula, and performance outcomes.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for prevention programs and services for SVR.
• Build networks of allies to be involved in gender and power-based violence training and prevention efforts, including participation in events.
• Assist with peer education and student engagement initiatives that foster community accountability and culture change.
• Manage administrative-related aspects of planning outreach efforts and prevention programs for SVR including maintaining records and evaluation-related and reports.

Collaboration and Related Services (5%)

• Collaborate with other departments and off campus agencies to streamline access to both emergency and non-emergency resources.
• Foster partnerships with other educational institutions, while continuing to maintain and develop an existing network of contacts.
• Participate in university and community committees and task forces as needed.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Columbia Health colleagues, undergraduate and graduate colleagues, Student Affairs, community-based programs, and other key stakeholders to develop comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to violence prevention for students.
• Manage accurate statistical data, which reflect various aspects of victim/survivor service provision and compliance.
• Assist in data collection and reporting for grant compliance and institutional assessment purposes.

Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Stay abreast of current developments in the college sexual assault field by participating in professional listservs, reviewing current literature research, and attending professional conferences and trainings.
• Keep informed of necessary policy directives related to the college sexual assault field including, but not limited to, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights/Title IX, Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA), Clery Act, Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SAVE Act), NYS Enough Is Enough (EIE), NYS Department of Health Rape Crisis Program and Public Health regulations, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years related experience
• Demonstrated experience in victim/survivor advocacy, crisis intervention, crisis counseling, or related field
• Training in sexual assault and intimate partner violence
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and overlapping systems of identity and experience
• Requires excellent communication (written and oral), facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations
• Must be well organized and detail oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-racial environment with commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule and respond to call outs when assigned to 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Must complete and maintain up-to-date training requirements to ensure compliance with institutional policies and job-specific responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or advanced degree in related field.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, or prevention education in a college/university setting.
• Familiarity with Enough Is Enough legislation and New York State Rape Crisis Program (RCP) certification standards.
• Experience working in a complex organization and an understanding of larger institutional goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights/Title IX, Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA), Clery Act, and Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SAVE Act).

Other Requirements

WORKING HOURS

• Required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for crisis response services, 24/7 year-round.
• This position requires flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends, to accommodate student and programmatic needs.
• Normal Business Hours - In general, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET Monday-Friday.
• After-Hours - Defined as 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET Monday-Friday, and 12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. ET holidays and weekends.
• On-Call - Being available during scheduled rotation 24/7 for crisis counseling calls and in-person response. In cases where on-site/in-person support is required, staff are expected to respond within a reasonable period of time.

ADA COMPLIANCE

• Physical Ability: tasks involve extended periods at work station or keyboard. Tasks involve
• commuting primarily, but not exclusively, in Manhattan at various hours of the night or day. Tasks involve working a flexible schedule that will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Sensory Requirements: verbal and written communication is required. Tasks may involve exposure via sight and smell of bodily fluids, evidence-bearing clothing, and visible injuries. Tasks involve listening and responding to intimate physical knowledge of violence, crime, or abuse against a student.
• Environmental Factors: tasks may involve contact with angry or potentially violent individuals. Tasks may involve contact with individuals with known and unknown diseases. Tasks may include contact with individuals under the influence of either legal or illegal substances.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.

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