Department Purpose

The UC Davis Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) provides anti-oppressive and trauma-informed primary prevention, education, and advocacy to UC Davis students, faculty, staff, and affiliates who have been impacted by sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, and gender identity and sexual orientation-based harassment. CARE approaches our work with a dedication to honoring each individual for who they are, the identities they hold, and the intersections of their experience.

The CARE program exists to provide confidential crisis counseling and advocacy for UC Davis students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Victim services include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, safety planning, assistance with accessing victim’s rights and accommodations, case management, and assistance and accompaniment throughout the administrative and criminal reporting processes. Victims may access services at CARE by scheduling an appointment or by coming to the office during business hours. CARE also ensures emergency response during non-business hours. CARE is an independent office, with no reporting responsibility to Title IX or campus police.

CARE also leads campus-wide efforts to prevent all forms of sexual violence, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and stalking. CARE designs and delivers a variety of educational programs, trainings for professionals, and awareness events and materials to support the mission of UC Davis. CARE staff collaborate extensively with campus and community partners to ensure comprehensive and inclusive advocacy and prevention services at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

Job Summary

Reporting to the CARE Director, the Training and Education Specialist for CARE is an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge in the overall field of sexual violence and harassment, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking, and their evidence-based prevention and health promotion strategies. Under the general direction of the Director, the Training and Education Specialist, fully skilled in instructional design and public speaking, develops, plans, organizes, delivers, and assesses training and educational programs, including new student orientation, classes and seminars, violence prevention programs, training for professionals, and outreach and awareness events related to sexual assault and harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking. The Training and Education Specialist, a demonstrated leader with excellent judgement, trains and supervises student staff, interns, and volunteers. Utilizing data and evidence-based methods, the Training and Education Specialist coordinates and collaborates with other CARE staff, community partners, and key stakeholders to implement violence prevention and health promotion strategies for staff, faculty, and students, including graduate, undergraduate, and professional school students.

The Training and Education Specialist occasionally provides confidential crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, and accompaniment, in an atmosphere that requires frequent problem solving and analysis of victim rights and options. Utilizing culturally relevant and trauma-informed practices, this position supports students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds who have experienced sexual assault or harassment, intimate partner violence, or stalking, and occasionally provides advocacy and accompaniment services outside of business hours. Given the nature of this work, this position requires frequent problem solving and analysis of unique and high-risk situations, strong skills to manage one’s own trauma-exposure response, and excellent judgement to know when supervision and consultation is necessary.

While the Training and Education Specialist supports both UC Davis and UC Davis Health, this position is primarily located at the Davis campus. Occasional travel between Davis and Sacramento, as well as other potential locations, may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the program.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Move and transport marketing/training materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Must provide own transportation and have the ability to travel to various sites.
• Work with constant interruptions; communicate on a telephone; work with computers; work in an area with noise from various sources; work with deadline pressures and be available outside regular business hours as needed.
• Listen, communicate, convey and exchange information for extended periods of time.
• Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
• Variable work schedule that includes some evenings/nights, weekends, and occasional holidays to fulfill mission of the program.
• Limited or restricted vacation during peak periods; typically April, September and October.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• Completion of training required by Evidence Codes 1035.2 and 1037.1 for certification as a Sexual Assault Counselor and Domestic Violence Counselor in the State of California. Completion of both certifications within four months of hire is permitted.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, sociology or related field; or equivalent experience and training.
• Experience in the design, development, delivery, and assessment of prevention programs, educational presentations, and professional trainings on sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and/or stalking.
• In depth experience with computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as case tracking systems, and teleconference tools such as Zoom.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Knowledge of current best practices and evidence-based strategies in sexual and relationship violence prevention and health promotion, and experience using these strategies in the development of educational presentations and training.
• Knowledge of anti-oppression and social justice concepts, and the ability to articulate these concepts as they relate to sexual and relationship violence prevention.
• Demonstrated skills to train, supervise, and mentor student employees and volunteers.
• Strong skills to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, including report writing, public speaking and group facilitation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Advanced degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, public health, or related field.
• Experience planning and coordinating awareness and outreach events, developing social media messaging, and creating educational materials related to the prevention of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Multilingual with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish.
• Skills to provide crisis counseling and support to individuals who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and/or stalking; including the ability to identify, handle, and protect highly confidential, personal, and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation related to sexual harassment and violence, including Title IX, Campus SaVE, the Clery Act, and their application to campus environments.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the personal, social, and intellectual developmental needs, problems and characteristics of University students, including graduate, undergraduate, and professional school students, staff and faculty members.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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