Sexual Violence Counselor/advocate - Bloomsburg, United States - The Women's Center, Inc of Columbia/Montour

Description

Employment Benefits:

• Low monthly insurance premiums: $69 for individual coverage (includes health, dental, and vision).
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, and birthday time off (accrued monthly, no wait time to use)
• Generous number of paid holidays
• 401 (k) with discretionary employer match after 6months of employment.
• Continuous staff development.

Full Time.


40 hours per week. Every other weekend required, some holidays.


Duties include:

Provide long and short term counseling to adult and child victim/survivors of sexual violence, staff crisis hotline, participate in agency on-call system, provide information and referrals and appropriate personal supplies, manage weekly sexual violence focused and structured support group, assess resident needs through regular supportive interactions, Conduct individual counseling, maintain safe shelter environment, admit and orient residents to shelter including distribution and review of shelter packet and completion of exit forms, and ensure general housekeeping of the Shelter.

Qualifications:
One of the following: BS in Social Welfare, Psychology, Social Services, or related field. Associate Degree related field plus two years of relevant experience or four years' experience in a related field. Strong counseling skills, ability to communicate effectively with individuals and in a group setting. Flexibility and strong organizational skills.

Must have a valid Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Criminal Background Check.

A valid PA driver license. Successful completion of The Women's Center of Columbia/Montour, Inc. counseling/advocacy training.
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The Women's Center, Inc. is an E.O.E._


Pay:
From $14.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person