Indigenous Support Specialist

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Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Administration, Level C Job Title Indigenous Support Specialist Department Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office | VP Students Compensation Range $7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date July 16, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 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. The incumbent works from a culturally-based, trauma-informed perspective to empower survivors of sexual violence by reducing the impact of trauma and secondary victimization through the coordination of support and accommodations with key campus and community stakeholders. Additionally, this position will identify and foster relationships with key partners including Indigenous communities, organizations, and other institutions. Organizational Status The Indigenous Support Specialist reports to the Director, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office and works collaboratively as a member of a team of professionals. The position plays an integral role in crisis intervention, support, and case management for the UBC Community members who have experienced sexual violence, and participates in the development and implementation of initiatives that support Indigenous survivors accessing UBC's Sexual Misconduct Policy SC17. Work Performed Response Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and ongoing support in accordance with various Indigenous cultural practices and traditions as appropriate to the client, and promotes cultural safety for Indigenous survivors of sexual violence. Prioritizes service to self-identifying Indigenous survivors of sexual violence, and has the flexibility to serve non-Indigenous survivors of sexual violence when capacity permits. In consultation with key campus and community stakeholders; identifies, accesses, and coordinates appropriate academic and non-academic accommodations for survivors of sexual violence. Provides information, assistance, and accompaniment for clients. This may include the hospital, police, court, the Investigations Office and other campus or local resources as identified. Consults and collaborates with Indigenous units and stakeholders such as the Indigenous Strategic Plan Implementation Committee (ISPIC) and the Indigenous Working Group. Facilitates and participates in case management meetings. Provides additional support and guidance to the university staff, advisors, and/or faculty involved in the case as required. Partners with key campus and community stakeholders to develop and implement referral and intervention protocols that; i. Expedite access to support and accommodations, ii. Facilitate the continuity and coordination of care and, iii. Address systemic barriers in order to increase safety and support. Provides information about relevant policies and procedures including UBC Policy SC 17, Sexual Misconduct and Sexualized Violence, Policy SC 7, Discrimination, Policy SC 13, Response to At-Risk Behaviour, and Policy SC 18, Retaliation, Safe Disclosure, and Reporting. Provides information about and assistance with reporting, investigations, and alternative dispute resolution processes, as well as clarifies the differences between criminal process and UBC's investigatory process. Responds to allegations regarding acts of retaliation relating to a Disclosure, Report or Investigation of sexual violence and provides information about, assistance with, and referral to the appropriate faculty, staff, or student disciplinary process. Manages accurate case records and prepares supporting documentation and reports as required. Interprets university policy regarding sexual violence and misconduct, identifies areas for improvement, makes recommendations for change, and participates in review and revision of systems and protocols as appropriate. Participates in on-going evaluations of relevant policies

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