The University of Virginia seeks applicants for a new Response Specialist to support the Office of Threat Assessment within the Department of Safety and Security. Reporting to the Associate Director of Threat Assessment, the Response Specialist is a critical member of multidisciplinary Violence Prevention Committee (VPC) and Threat Assessment Team (TAT) required by Virginia Code §23.1-805. The VPC is responsible for developing policies and procedures for the prevention of violence on Grounds, including assessment of and intervention with individuals whose behavior poses a threat to the safety of the University and Medical Center community. The TAT is the body responsible for executing and operationalizing those policies and procedures. The VPC and TAT include members from University Police, Employee Relations, Student Affairs, ODOS, Title IX, CAPS, FEAP, Patient Safety/Risk Management, University Counsel, and others.

To learn more about UVA’s Office of Threat Assessment, visit: https://threatassessment.virginia.edu/

Responsibilities of Response Specialist:

• Complete case management activities as assigned by the Director or Associate Director
• Collect collateral information from open-source material
• Collect collateral information from confidential sources in compliance with Virginia Code §23.1-805
• Collect collateral information via human sources, including reporters, witnesses, potential targets, and other people associated with the subject of concern
• Assist with developing safety plans with potential targets
• Co-facilitate interviews with subjects of concern as directed by the TAT
• Assist with developing mitigation recommendations and track engagement
• Coordinate activities with other critical members of the TAT including University Police, Security, Student Affairs, Title IX, CAPS, Employee Relations, FEAP, and Risk Management
• Track escalations and de-escalation via the target, collateral contacts, and the subject
• Document all TAT case management, collection, and interview activities in SafeGrounds

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

Experience: Three years of related experience in case management, investigations, and/or mental health assessing and managing situations that involve threatening, intimidating, or disruptive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, mental health, psychology, law enforcement or other relevant degree is highly preferred.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of a computer and phone. The job does occasionally require travel to attend meetings and trainings.

Anticipated Starting Salary: $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an Exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

To Apply

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0078166. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter – must be included to be considered. Cover letter should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, fak3ph@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.