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Please find below information about a Victim Advocate opening here at the University of Florida.

 

 

University of Florida Police Department

Victim Advocate- Job Number 498494

 

Closing Date:  August 31, 2016

 

The University of Florida Police Department has a rewarding opportunity for a motivated self-starter to join our team of two Victim Advocates. As a Victim Advocate, you will share the responsibilities for developing, implementing and coordinating activities related to the Victim Advocate Program. Activities will service the entire university community (students, faculty, and staff). Additional responsibilities include assuring that 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week support and services are available for victims of actual or threatened violence, including but not limited to, battery, assault, sexual battery, (date rape, acquaintance rape, stranger rape) attempted sexual batter and domestic violence. Also assists victims of harassment such as stalking, hate crime, etc. Inform and assist victims ass needed in following criminal and administrative proceedings. Meet the immediate needs of victims including transportation, safe housing, immediate medical needs and academic assistance, etc. The applicant must possess both excellent communications and writing skills; must be willing to work an on-call schedule and is subject to an often busy schedule. If you believe you possess these qualifications, please apply on-line.

 

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Starting Salary: $39,746.75; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

This position requires a criminal background check and polygraph.  Current Florida driver's license.

 

To be considered for the position, please submit an on-line application and resume to the Office of Human Resource Services at www.hr.ufl.edu on or before the closing date.  If you should have any questions and or concerns regarding the application process, please contact the office of Human Resource Services at (352) 392-2477.

 

Best,

 

Melissa M. Nunn | Title IX Coordinator

211 Human Resource Services

903 W. University Avenue

PO Box 115003

Gainesville, FL 32601

352.294.1988 (office)

352.392.1726 (fax)

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