PATH to Care Student Staff Application
Term: Fall 2021

*****All PATH to Care Student Staff positions for Fall 2021 will be contingent on PATH to Care budget approval.

Mission
The PATH to Care Center leads the efforts to transform our campus into a community that is free of sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking through prevention, advocacy, training, and healing. We collaborate with the campus community to make social change with the goals of preventing, intervening in, and responding to harassment and violence, eliminating oppression, and creating the culture and environment we all aspire to and deserve.

Vision
We envision a campus community free of violence and grounded in social justice. This vision will be realized when every member of our community is a beacon of support and respect for those around them.

Values
We believe prevention comes first. We know that with time and concerted efforts, violence is 100% preventable, and we believe that, as a UC Berkeley community, we have a moral imperative to prevent violence and suffering.
We center survivors. Survivors began and are imperative to the movement to end sexual violence across the country; their experiences and perspectives are critical to healing and transforming our culture in genuine and meaningful ways.
We are grounded in social justice. We understand that violence is rooted in oppression and that oppression is intersectional, so our approach must also be intersectional. We commit ourselves to expanding access, practicing inclusion, and undoing oppression wherever and whenever possible.
We believe safety is a right. Every human in our community should receive respect for their bodily and emotional integrity and autonomy — always, in every situation.
We practice self-care and kindness. Work grounded in these practices is more sustainable, effective, and transformative.
We seek and value the wisdom of our community. We take a communal approach to our work, knowing that we are all learning from each other.
We are optimistic and hopeful. We know that, as a community, we can eliminate violence and create the campus community we want.


We encourage all who are interested to apply, especially people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, undocumented students, transfer students, non-traditional students, student parents, first generation college students, underground scholars, and men  (trans and cis). We encourage students with work-study to apply.


Overview of the Positions:
(1) PATH to Care Peer Educator:
PATH to Care Center Peer Educators create campus culture change by educating their peers on the prevention of sexual violence, sexual harassment, and other types of harm, respecting consent and boundaries, and engaging in healthy and respectful relationships. Consistent with the values and mission of PATH to Care, Peer Educators will be expected to design, customize, facilitate workshops and discussions around [Consent and Boundaries, Power Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, etc.], manage PATH to Care’s social media and outreach initiatives, and build and maintain partnerships with student organizations on campus.
 
PTC Peer Educators heavily rely on anti-oppression and public health concepts, particularly the concept of primary prevention. We know that violence is preventable, so our goal as Peer Educators is to get to the root of violence in order to stop it from occurring. As a Peer Educator you will not be expected to come in as an expert on violence prevention, but rather express an eagerness to learn and commit yourself to becoming more informed on the best-practices for empowering others to help prevent harm.

Due to COVID-19 budget cuts, the PATH to Care Center is still awaiting Fall 2021 budget approval. Therefore we will make offers for these positions for the Fall 2021 semester, contingent on budget approval. The funding for these positions is not currently secured, although we expect it to be approved by Fall. We acknowledge that this uncertainty regarding student employment is frustrating yet we still encourage everyone to apply.  

Applications for the position of Peer Educator must be current UC Berkeley students and they commit to at least one academic year in the role.


(2) PATH to Care Center Peer Coordinator:
PATH to Care Center Peer Coordinators create campus culture change through the coordination and organization of activities, initiatives, and programs aimed towards the promotion of long-term prevention. Consistent with the values and mission of PATH to Care, Peer Coordinators are expected to host consultations with student organizations wishing to engage in prevention efforts and work with them on the Undergraduate Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention Toolkit. Peer Coordinators will uphold the mission and values of the PATH to Care Center. They apply and integrate anti-racism, expand access, practice inclusion, and undo oppression wherever and whenever possible. Peer Coordinators ensure that all prevention plans, policies, and/or content is trauma informed, survivor-centered, and grounded in social justice.

PATH to Care Center Peer Coordinator responsibilities may include creating a prevention toolkit & policy guidelines for undergraduate student organizations, consulting and guiding organizations in developing a customized prevention plan for their community, creating new prevention programs to engage undergraduate populations through digital platforms, coordinating with student organizations to evaluate the effectiveness of the prevention plan and/or initiatives, expanding social media and communication on PTC’s virtual platforms to further engage SVSH prevention conversation throughout the UCB -undergraduate community, design and implement interactive virtual SVSH prevention and awareness campaigns, apply knowledge of prevention levels to create engaging, trauma-informed and survivor centered content for PTC social media accounts, collaborate with different organizations on campus to plan joint virtual events centered on sexual violence prevention, record data on social media engagement and provide regular impact reports, and assist with other PTC programs and initiatives as assigned.

PATH to Care Center Peer Coordinators heavily rely on anti-oppression and public health concepts, particularly the concept of primary prevention. We know that violence is preventable, so our goal as Peer Coordinators is to get to the root of violence in order to stop it from occurring. As a Peer Coordinator, you will not be expected to come in as an expert on violence prevention, but rather express an eagerness to learn and commit yourself to becoming more informed on the best-practices for empowering others to help prevent harm.
Applications for the position of Peer Coordinator must be active UC Berkeley students, preferably with 2 semesters already completed at UC Berkeley, and they must commit to at least one academic year in the role.


(1) Peer Educator and (2) Coordinator Requirements:

-> Attend mandatory August 2021 training on August 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th 9 am - 5 pm (PST).
Training covers an intentional mix of consultation skills and subject matter information. It is highly interactive and prioritizes opportunities to get to know PATH to Care Center staff, your peers, as well as campus partners. We approach training from the perspective that everyone has gifts to bring to the group and also much to learn from the group. We intend for the training to be in person but they may occur virtually depending on guidance/availability of trainers as well as campus, local, and state Covid-19 guidelines.

-> This position will utilize the following devices throughout the Fall 2021 semester: computer, headphones, microphone, webcam, Zoom, a Berkeley email, and Bcal. If you do not have access to these technology needs for the Fall 2021 term, please inform PTC and explore obtaining these resources from: https://technology.berkeley.edu/STEP 


-> Mandatory 12-15 hours of availability per week. Most weeks, you will be expected to work 7-10 hours. However, some weeks may require up to 12-15 hours of work. Having 12-15 hours of availability also helps find convenient meeting times for all the teams, scheduling programs and consultations.  


-> Attending weekly meetings on Mondays from 12 pm - 1 pm (PST) and Thursday 12 - 1 pm (PST). Meetings are opportunities to explore the work we've been doing and are preparing to do, to cheer one another on, and to keep improving skills. Exceptions will only be made for time conflicts that arise from an academic requirement.


-> The Peer Coordinators and Peer Educators will be expected to work closely with each other throughout the semester and complement one another in violence prevention efforts ranging from an individual level to a societal level to transform our campus community into one that is free of sexual violence and harm. Peer Coordinators and Peer Educators will be expected to work closely with the PATH to Care Student Administrators and PATH to Care professional staff on an as needed basis.


(3) Student Admin Assistant

Reporting to the Project/Policy Analyst of the PATH to Care Center, the Student Administrative Assistant will be instrumental in supporting the administrative, business, and operational functions of the center. This role requires a high degree of confidentiality, attention to detail, and a passion for social justice. The position will not provide confidential advocacy or program development. This role requires a minimum of 10 hours a week throughout the Academic Year (winter, spring, and summer breaks are not required but hours are available).

Responsibilities
Manage the PATH to Care Center’s central email account
Work in partnership and collaboration with the Project/Policy Analyst to maintain services, office procedures, and general office management
Manage department calendar and coordinate scheduling of special meetings and events, including recruitments, onboarding, and department meetings
Coordinate travel requests & purchase request tickets, including travel reimbursements
Maintain office supply inventory and purchase office supplies
Request reimbursements, event space, food requests, and other operational needs through our Business Operations department
Provide day-of support to PATH to Care Center tabling, programs, and events
General administrative assistance
Follow data entry processes for the entire center
Support center-wide initiatives such as newsletter, outreach, prevention & healing programs, etc.

Student Admin Requirements:
-> Attend mandatory August 2021 trainings on August 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th 9 am - 5 pm (PST).
Training covers an intentional mix of consultation skills and subject matter information. It is highly interactive and prioritizes opportunities to get to know PATH to Care Center staff as well as your peers. We approach training from the perspective that everyone has gifts to bring to the group and also much to learn from the group. We intend for the trainings to be in person but they may occur virtually depending on guidance/availability of trainers.

-> This position will utilize the following devices throughout the Fall 2021 semester: computer, headphones, microphone, webcam, Zoom, a Berkeley email, and Bcal. If you do not have access to these technology needs for the Fall 2021 term, please inform PTC and explore obtaining these resources from: https://technology.berkeley.edu/STEP 


-> Availability to work at least 10 hours per week during the semester.


-> Attending weekly meetings (TBD). Exceptions will only be made for time conflicts that arise from an academic requirement.

(4) Healing Student Services Lead

The PATH to Care Center believes that healing looks different for each  survivor. We offer a suite of alternative healing modalities for survivors  to tap into and explore what feels right for them. These modalities focus  on things like healing in community, reconnecting with the body through  yoga, using mindfulness and movement practices to ground, connecting  with nature and much more. These services are offered to clients of the  PATH to Care Center, survivors within the UC Berkeley community, and  demonstrated at national and local conferences and trainings. The PATH  to Care Center is also home to a beautiful, healing herb garden.

Responsibilities:
▪ Support with the visioning and co-creation of healing programming and healing services for survivors at PATH to Care.
▪ Being able to be present for healing events, support with preparation and closing, support in creating a safe space for survivors, and ensure participants have everything they need to participate.
▪ Coordinate logistics for events – online registration, supplies/materials, and when in person, room reservations & catering.
▪ Create flyers for healing events/ workshops.
▪ Maintain general supply inventory and request purchasing for  materials as needed.
▪ Attend and participate in weekly - bi-weekly planning meetings.
▪ Assist in data collection and analysis.
▪ General administrative assistance.
▪ Help to fill event requests.
▪ Work in partnership with the Survivor Support team to sustain  programs.
▪ Assist in updating social media accounts (Instagram and  Facebook) with healing events/workshops.
▪ Coordinate events/programming with other wellness interns
▪ When in person, Healing garden maintenance and maintenance coordination
▪ Co-facilitate or support with designing or creating at least one workshop
 
Healing Lead Requirements:

-> Attend mandatory August 2021 trainings on August 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th 9 am - 5 pm (PST).
Training covers an intentional mix of consultation skills and subject matter information. It is highly interactive and prioritizes opportunities to get to know PATH to Care Center staff as well as your peers. We approach training from the perspective that everyone has gifts to bring to the group and also much to learn from the group. We intend for the trainings to be in person but they may occur virtually depending on guidance/availability of trainers.

-> This position will utilize the following devices throughout the Fall 2021 semester: computer, headphones, microphone, webcam, Zoom, a Berkeley email, and Bcal. If you do not have access to these technology needs for the Fall 2021 term, please inform PTC and explore obtaining these resources from: https://technology.berkeley.edu/STEP 

-> Availability to work at least 10-12 hours per week during the semester.

-> Attending weekly meetings (TBD). Exceptions will only be made for time conflicts that arise from an academic requirement.


Pay:
PATH to Care Center student staff are hired as employees of UC Berkeley, added to the PATH to Care Center personnel list, and the pay rate for the Undergraduate Peer Coordinators Position is $16.07/hr


Next Steps:
If you are interested in applying for the Fall 2021 position with The PATH to Care Center, please complete this form by Sunday, May 9th 11:59 PM (PST). If you are applying for multiple student staff positions with PTC, you will need to submit this form once for each position you are applying for. Some questions may be the same for certain positions, you do not need to fill out the question twice. Please also provide an updated resume and cover letter by emailing them as an attachment to pathtocare@berkeley.edu

Applications will be reviewed and, if necessary, interviews will be conducted. Notification about the steps (e.g. interviews) will be delivered no later than Monday, May 9th via the email provided in your application.

Interviews will be held between May 17th - 21st via Zoom. Details will be sent to you after your application is received.

Notification of PTC student staff appointments will be received no later than Monday, May 26th.  

If selected, required PTC student staff training will be held on the following days August 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th 9 am - 5 pm. We intend for the training sessions to be in person, but they may occur virtually depending on guidance of public health and campus.

All applicants must verify their studies and commitment to the Fall 2021 semester at UC Berkeley, commit to working between 12-15 hours with the PATH To Care Center from August 2021 through December 2021, with possible renewal through May 2022, pending funding, PTC approval and performance review. Applicants must complete and pass a student conduct check, and complete all hiring processes and training.

FAQs:
Q: How long does the application take?
A: We suggest allowing about 1 hour to complete it. There is not a word count minimum/maximum, we invite you to write as much/as little as you need to express your answer.

Q: Do I need work-study?
A: You do not need work-study to apply for this position. We may prioritize work-study applicants in alignment with PTC’s values for equity and with budget restrictions. We're happy to talk more about this if you have questions.

Q: Does this position require me to be on-campus?
A: We anticipate this position having in-person and virtual work responsibilities. We will continue to review and update working options in line with best public health practices and university guidance.

Q: What if I have questions?
A: Email pathtocare@berkeley.edu