Program Manager, RBHS Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Dec 19, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Manager, RBHS Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Social Work
Department	RBHS - Academic Affairs & Rese
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager, Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance, within the RBHS Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance Office at Office of Asst Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs. The Program Manager Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance will be directly responsible for assessing the developmental, social and environmental issues, needs and assets at Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences ( RBHS) related to prevention of and response to interpersonal violence. The Program Manager will provide direct clinical services to students who experience interpersonal violence and will provide advocacy and support to students via on campus, criminal justice, and community resources. The Program Manager will respond to and advocate for diverse student needs and build support and collaboration within the RBHS community and within the New Jersey community, as appropriate, to provide comprehensive care for students. This is a grant funded position which will end on August 31, 2025. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Develop and implement policies and protocols related to interpersonal violence in compliance with federal and state mandates and the university mission. Lead in assuring implementation of the university and grant directives regarding awareness and education programming, including any mandated programs. Create new programs and coordinate planning, training, and evaluation for programs relating to key issues in interpersonal violence of all types and social justice (includes interactive exhibits, activities, student groups, etc.). The Program Manager will organize, plan, implement and evaluate policies, programs and services needed to strengthen university and community capacity to effectively address violence prevention and victim assistance. The Program Manager will proactively work to improve student well-being and safety, student resiliency, and awareness in this area for the RBHS community. Provide direct, clinical services to students who experience sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking; offer resources for university processes and through the criminal justice system; and provide advocacy and support including survivor support groups. Collaborates with other service providers to offer survivors a comprehensive and tailored approach to recovery. Develop relationships with off-campus resources, local programs related to interpersonal violence and local police and criminal justice agencies and offices. Supervise, train, and mentor professional and student staff to increase agency, involvement, and leadership. Ensure that RBHS students, faculty and staff are fully aware of VPVA resources. Utilize University and national resource reports to inform work of VPVA staff and operate using best and promising practices. Act as resource for the University community for interpersonal violence information and materials. Provide training as needed to students, student groups, departments and faculty. Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure student support, education, and training are achieved and VPVA messaging is clear and consistent.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary	$88,000
Annual Minimum Salary	80054.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	101271.00
Annual Maximum Salary	122488.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Social Work, Counseling or a related field is required. New Jersey licensure in good standing: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist required.
Certifications/Licenses	New Jersey licensure in good standing: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Extensive knowledge of issues of sexual violence, stalking, and other types of interpersonal violence; a high level of comfort and ease in working with a diverse student population is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working within a college or university environment is preferred. Analytic and communication skills; Knowledge, skills, experience in field of interpersonal violence/sexual assault prevention and education. Experience assisting individuals that have been victims of sexual/interpersonal violence. Knowledge of state and federal statutes related to sexual assault/interpersonal violence.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Moving between campuses to promote events and outreach, lifting materials, sorting and organizing giveaway items, etc.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2913
Posting Open Date	12/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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