Clinical Social Worker-Survivor Advocate

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden's Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance ( VPVA) is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time, grant-funded position that is crucial to supporting the university's efforts in addressing interpersonal violence. The position focuses on providing direct, confidential support to student survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy. The role demands expertise in trauma-informed counseling, a deep understanding of state and federal mandates, and knowledge of compliance requirements and criminal procedures.

Key responsibilities include delivering psychological counseling, managing emergency and crisis situations on and off hours, collaborating with campus partners, and engaging in advocacy both on and off campus. The position also involves designing and conducting outreach and educational programs, particularly targeting underserved populations within the campus community. Additionally, the role supports the VPVA office in grant management, planning, and participating in unit-wide events and meetings.

The position requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC) with at least three years of clinical experience, preferably in a campus setting. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with the flexibility to handle on-call responsibilities during evenings and weekends.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with trauma-focused services, training as a Confidential Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Victim Advocate in New Jersey, and previous work within a campus setting. The role requires the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with ethical judgment and to maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and policies.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.