Indigenous Support Specialist

Job Summary

The Indigenous Support Specialist provides leadership in the development of organizational change strategies and the implementation of initiatives that represent Indigenous perspectives in sexual violence response and prevention programs. Working from a culturally‑based, trauma‑informed perspective, the incumbent empowers survivors of sexual violence by reducing the impact of trauma and secondary victimization through coordination of support and accommodations with key campus and community stakeholders. The position also identifies and fosters relationships with key partners, including Indigenous communities, organizations, and other institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and ongoing support in accordance with Indigenous cultural practices and traditions.
• Prioritize service to self‑identifying Indigenous survivors of sexual violence and serve non‑Indigenous survivor...