Job Description Summary

The Safe Office 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 during assigned shifts. Shifts are scheduled on weekends and weekdays during the fall and spring semesters. This is a part-time position.

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.
• 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.
• Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC/Safe Office policy and relevant professional code(s) of ethics immediately after a response.
• Meets monthly 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 with a minimum of 20 hours of documented training in sexual assault and domestic/relationship violence response.
• One to two years of experience responding to incidents of sexual and domestic/relationship violence.
• 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.
• Ability to meet requirements of the University's automobile insurance.