Crisis Advocate - Harrisburg, United States - YWCA Greater Harrisburg

YWCA Greater Harrisburg

Verified Company

Harrisburg, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking 2 full-time professionals to serve as a Crisis Advocate & Counselor to provide intervention and support services to individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

In this role, the Crisis Advocate & Counselor provides medical and legal accompaniments, crisis intervention, hotline counseling, shelter support, emergency protection order assistance, advocacy, and short-term empowerment-based counseling services including individual and support group counseling.

Please note that this position comes with compensated on-call responsibilities. Working hours are 37.

5 hours per week with available shifts from:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR Tuesday - Saturday 4 p.m. - midnight.

Professional attitude and demeanor
Respect, accountability, and inclusivity
Selfdetermination, motivation, and initiative
Successful history of meeting goals and objectives
Ability to respond professionally in crisis situations and adapt to changing environments
Experience providing crisis or counselingrelated services
Exceptional organization, time management, and recordkeeping skills
Understanding of victim issues, including training in the area of crisis intervention, advocacy, and trauma
Knowledge of traumainformed practices
General knowledge of community resources, legal system, and law enforcement
Effective computer skills and ability to learn new case management software programs

To be qualified for this position, applicants must possess the following:

Bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice or related field, or Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant work history
Previous experience in providing advocacy, social work, human services, or other supportive services
Must have a reliable vehicle for travel within Dauphin and Perry Counties with valid driver's license
FBI, Child Abuse, and State Police Clearances

Pay:
$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

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