Crisis Response Team Program Responder Pool - 2024/2025 - Oregon State University : Job Details

Position DetailsPosition Information Department Dean of Students (MSA) Position Title Specialist 2-Cri Couns/Cas Mgr Job Title Crisis Response Team Program Responder Pool - 2024/2025 Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?Job Summary OSU Assist in the Office of the Dean of Students is seeking multiple Crisis Response Team Program Responders. These are full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty positions. OSU Assist provides a compassionate mobile crisis response for non-life-threatening, but crisis-related, emergent scenarios such as behavioral health crises and mental health welfare checks. OSU Assist will be dispatched as an unarmed, first responder team, trained in behavioral health and crisis response. OSU Assist may provide an in-person response, sometimes in lieu of or, when appropriate, in conjunction with law enforcement. OSU Assist will only respond to calls if there are no reports of weapons or threats of violence. The OSU Assist team may also provide crisis response via phone or by other remote means.This student-centric and trauma-informed response program will remain mindful of the unique nature of each individual and each situation or crisis and respond with care and appropriate resources. OSU Assist will be a critical resource in responding to matters such as welfare checks, survivor support, substance abuse, or mental health crises. The team currently responds to calls involving any individuals (students, faculty, and community members) who are needing crisis support on the OSU-Corvallis campus.The OSU Assist Responder will be a live-on member of this multi-disciplinary response team that works closely with university departments and teams such as the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, the Student Care Team, the Center for Advocacy, Prevention, and Education, the Threat Assessment Team, the Bias Response Team, the Department of Public Safety, Diversity & Cultural Engagement, Equal Opportunity & Access, University Housing and Dining Services and others.The creation of OSU Assist is an acknowledgement that there are many crisis-related situations that may not require the presence of armed law enforcement. However, given the ambiguous nature of many crisis situations, it is essential that this position closely coordinate with both on-campus and off-campus public safety and licensed law enforcement units.The specifics around the operations of OSU Assist are continuing to evolve, but a possible outcome is a 365 days a year, 24/7 mobile crisis response team available to serve the OSU community. As the nature of the position includes the need to respond frequently and quickly to incidents across campus, a 2-3 bedroom apartment is provided to the employee as a convenience to the department and institution.This position will report to the OSU Assist Crisis Response Team Coordinator and will be located in the Office of the Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs.Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.FACTS:• Top 1.4% university in the world•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color•217k+ alumni worldwide• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.Total Rewards Package:Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. •Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.•Retirement savings paid by the university.• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and cancer insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.Key Responsibilities 60% DIRECT SERVICE25% TEAM & ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS10% INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS:5% OTHERWhat You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or a field related to human service or behavioral health.
• Three or more years of experience in any number of crisis support and intervention services, such as: suicide prevention and intervention, sexual assault survivor support, substance use, child protective services, and/ or crime victim advocacy work. Experience can be either as a volunteer or professional.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various forms of trauma (acute, chronic, racial, generational, etc.) and demonstrated experience in trauma-informed care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with communities of color and people historically underrepresented.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of appointment to the position. At the time of application for this position have, and maintain throughout the duration of this position, an acceptable driving record based on a DMV motor history vehicle check.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.What We Would Like You to Have

• Masters of Social Work, Masters of Counseling, Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy; or, equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Experience with first responder and public safety systems.
• Experience working with college students or individuals in a higher education setting (traditional, transfer, non-traditional, commuter, residential, etc.).

Working Conditions / Work Schedule The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to supporting staff who provide trauma care by creating sustainable work environments. This position will predominantly serve on two-person teams on a daily rotation. This position will primarily serve in an on-call rotation with periodic training and supervisory meetings outside of the rotation. This position will not work an additional 8 AM - 5 PM schedule outside of the on-call rotation.Shared office space.This incident response work required for this position will involve a variety of offsite work locations that may include outdoor locations, private residences, or other locations within the community. As the nature of the position includes the need to respond frequently and quickly to incidents across campus, a 2-3 bedroom apartment is provided to the employee as a convenience to the department and institution. Partners and families are welcome to live in the provided apartment. Pets are allowed with certain limitations.Will have to work holidays, evenings, nights, and weekends as associated with the on-call nature of OSU Assist.This position is deemed essential, and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other university work curtailments or closures.Expectation that when dispatched to respond, safe travel and arrival time to OSU Corvallis Campus work site will be within approximately 15-20 minutes.Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $60,000-$70,000 Link to Position Description Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08576UF Number of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 11/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date 10/18/2024 Full Consideration DateClosing Date 10/18/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.3) Please upload your responses to the following questions as Other Document 1:

• What do you believe is the difference between the Crisis Response Team's role and law enforcement's role?
• How can the crisis response role support individuals in crisis who may have historical trauma related to the police and policing?

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.For additional information please contact:Aubrie [email protected]###-####OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has critical or security-sensitive responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].