Full-Time Health Advocate

Posting Details
Posting Summary

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Posting Number

STA00419PO26

Job Family
Community and Social Service

Job Function
Health Education

USC Market Title
Health Educator

Link to USC Market Title

Job Level
P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
IPV Advocate

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department
SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina

State Pay Range
G09

USC Market Range

MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789

Anticipated Hiring Range
$52,526 - $78,789

Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• 8:30 - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Serves a part of an on-call team that answers and responds to calls on the 24/7 hotline for a designated period during business hours and after hours through the on-call rotation.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
10.5 months

Job Search Category
Health and Human Services
About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary
IPV Advocate
Are you passionate about empowering survivors and helping them navigate challenging circumstances?
Do you believe in creating safer, more supportive communities for survivors of interpersonal violence?
Can you build trust and rapport with individuals during times of crisis?
Looking for a career where compassion and advocacy create lasting impact?
The Interpersonal Violence Advocate provides advocacy and resource coordination based on the empowerment approach. Under the supervision of an Associate Director, the Advocate is responsible for providing evidence-based, confidential advocacy and support services to primary and secondary student survivors of sexual assault, gender-based and intimate partner violence, stalking, and harassment to include sexual and street harassment.
Primary duties include:
Serves a part of an on-call team that answers and responds to calls on the 24/7 hotline for a designated period during business hours and after hours through the on-call rotation.
Provide confidential and comprehensive advocacy services that are empowerment-based and trauma-informed for primary and secondary survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, relationship/intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment).
Functions as liaison for survivors with campus and/or community partners. Coordinates campus and community resources to support survivors including emergency housing, food, clothing, transportation, and other appropriate assistance.
Ensure data is up-to-date and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by campus, state, and national resources.
Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
~ Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in health promotion/education, public health, social work, or related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience working with victims/survivors of interpersonal violence.
Preferred experience working in a college/university setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Pending graduates eligible if candidate receives their degree by date of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Maintain positive public relations while demonstrating excellent oral and written communication, strong interpersonal abilities, and ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership that sets a positive example for others.
Ability to conduct research; manage multiple tasks and complex priorities; plan, coordinate, innovate, evaluate, and apply new knowledge effectively within a dynamic and changing environment using a positive, solutions-focused approach.
Exercise sound judgment in structuring, organizing, and prioritizing work, balancing expectations while working independently and maintaining productivity under competing demands.
Act with discretion in handling unusual or sensitive situations, exercising good judgment and seeking advance guidance from a supervisor before taking definitive action when appropriate.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, laws, and guidelines relevant to the work, including Title IX requirements and the judicial process on a college campus.
Job Duties

Job Duty

Confidential Advocacy Services:
Provide confidential and comprehensive advocacy services that are empowerment-based and trauma-informed for primary and secondary survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, relationship/intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment).
Focuses confidential direct service, which may include crisis intervention, safety planning, consultation, referral, and case management.
Serves a part of an on-call team that answers and responds to calls on the 24/7 hotline for a designated period during business hours and after hours through the on-call rotation.
Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
45

Job Duty

Resource coordination:
Functions as liaison for survivors with campus and/or community partners.
Coordinates campus and community resources to support survivors including emergency housing, food, clothing, transportation, and other appropriate assistance.
Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
25

Job Duty

Appropriate documentation:
Ensure data is up-to-date and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Completes all required charting and documentation of client advocacy sessions and service delivery accurately and in a timely fashion, ensuring compliance with all university, local, state and national regulations
Responsible for maintaining reporting records to complete annual CLERY Report.
Utilize data to inform improvement efforts and outreach services.
Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Collaboration
Participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by campus, state and national resources.
Maintain relationships with campus partners and regularly participate in ongoing case management meetings with Title IX, USC PD, and community agencies.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Serves as part of an on-call team that answers and responds to calls after standard business hours
Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
Yes

Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
06/09/2026

Job Close Date
07/09/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant
Quicklink for Posting

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