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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A minimum of an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred, in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field and one year of experience, or the equivalent of same. 2. Training in individual and group counseling and casework supervision. 3. Skill in supportive problem solving, advocacy and crisis intervention. 4. Ability to assume responsibility and make decisions. 5. Knowledge of community resources. 6. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, volunteers, other agencies and the general public. 7. Ability to express ideas both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED TRAINING/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Within six months of the appointment to the position, the Victim Advocate must provide evidence of successful completion of the current Sexual Assault Counselor Training Program provided by this agency. 2. Must attend other trainings as mandated by PCAR, PCCD or other funders. 3. Must possess a current valid driver's license and have the use of an automobile during working hours and when on-call. 4. Will be expected to commute weekly to the West Chester office. 5. Must be able to respond in person within 30 minutes to locations all over Chester County when on call. 6. Must show evidence of proper automobile insurance coverage. 7. A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History and FBI Clearance must be obtained upon employment.

Job Type:

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$46,255.00 per year

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