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In-Power is a weekly student-led support group dedicated to building a gender-inclusive community that welcomes victim-survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and/or intimate partner violence at any point in their healing process. The goal of In-Power is to create a community building space for victim-survivors of gender-based violence to share with and learn from others who have had similar experiences. Through a focus on empowerment, autonomy, and resilience, the group aims to help participants claim agency over their own stories and experiences, as well as the direction of the group. The Women's Center is an exciting and energy-filled place reflected in the community of people, from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and responsibilities, who choose the Center as a place on campus to invest their time and energy. We are committed to strengthening and enhancing the experiences and learning of students, staff and faculty, as well as developing, supporting and empowering students with a focus on gender equity and the empowerment of women. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
This position works closely with a full time staff person and a co-facilitator and will be responsible for recruiting group participants; planning discussion topics and/or other activities for weekly meetings; facilitating discussion on specific content areas; and encouraging problem-solving and support among participants. Additionally, the Group Facilitators will be expected to participate in weekly supervision/debrief meetings, work cooperatively and collaboratively with their co-facilitator, deliver and receive constructive feedback, and routinely evaluate the status of their own professional development. Finally, the Group Facilitators may be asked to assist the Women’s Center staff or work independently on culturally competent program planning and accessible workshop development/facilitation relevant to gender equity and/or victim-survivors of gender-based violence. Detailed Group Facilitator Commitment: Group Facilitators will be expected to work an average of 8 - 10 hours per week. (8 hours for facilitator duties and supervision meetings, additional two hours for bi-weekly staff meetings.) Group Facilitators can expect to facilitate one two-hour meeting per week. The meeting date will be determined prior to each semester and based on the Group Facilitators’ and group participants’ availability. Group Facilitators must complete mandatory training as a way to enhance content proficiency, develop effective facilitation techniques, and foster open communication and trust among the Group Facilitators and within the participant cohort. These include: Ask, Listen, Refer (an on-line suicide prevention workshop) Sexual Harassment Prevention – (Any or all of these requirements may be waived with documentation of attendance from a previous UConn employer.) This position will also be required to attend: ALL staff meetings and complete professional development assignments, such as required readings and programs. These meetings will be on the following Fridays from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Job Requirements
The Women's Center is seeking reliable, dedicated self-starters who are able to work with people from diverse social, cultural, racial, economic and educational backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to actively creating a welcoming environment for all individuals of all genders.
Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, addressing issues of gender-based violence and trauma through coursework and/or co-curricular activities. Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, group facilitation. Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, working with diverse populations. Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, working specifically with victim-survivors of gender-based violence.
- Demonstrated commitment to actively creating a welcoming environment for all students, including, but not limited to, students who face additional barriers due to their race, nationality, class, gender identity, sexuality, religion, age and/or ability.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Commitment to the responsibilities described below, as well as a commitment of time to attend all sessions you have agreed to participate in.
· Completion of WGSS 3271. · Past participation as a VAWPP FYE Peer Facilitator. · Past participation in the Men’s Project and/or Greeks Against Sexual Assault. · Certification as a Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate. Responsible for the recruitment of group participants.
Create a curriculum of discussion topics.
Provide leadership to the group: facilitate discussions, create a safe atmosphere by establishing ground rules, set the tone modeling open-mindedness and a community of practice, moderate sharing and remind participants of privacy considerations at each meeting. The Group Facilitators must make 100% of these meetings.
Define expectations and purpose of the group to prospective and new participants.
With the assistance of the Women’s Center staff, provide information, support and guidance to participants.
Develop program publicity, as required.
Keep supervisor informed about the happenings within the group.
Represent the Women’s Center on designated committees, as appropriate, and provide the administrative support needed.
Make arrangements for a meeting room and advertise the group to the community
Maintain and submit attendance records.
Serve as a liaison between the Women’s Center staff and the group.
Assist with creating and/or updating annual participant evaluations.
All students are responsible for: Serving as Women’s Center receptionist, answering phones, directing calls, taking messages and welcoming visitors. Answering constituent’s requests for information about the Women’s Center and our services. Distributing publicity for Women’s Center events on social media and posting flyers on campus. Running business errands around campus. Maintaining privacy at all times. Assisting in keeping the Women's Center shared spaces welcoming and inviting for all users. Other tasks as assigned.
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| Advertised | 11/15/2023 - Closes 12/6/23 | | Job ID | 14418 | | Employer | Women's Center | | Category | Student Services | | Job Type | Storrs Campus |
For more information, contact: Elise Delacruz/ Women's Center at elise.delacruz@uconn.edu For more information, contact: Elise Delacruz at elise.delacruz@uconn.edu
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