SA/DV Counselor Advocate - At-Risk Populations

Lock Haven, PA

1 DAYS AGO

22973030

Summary

Lock Haven, PA

In-Person

Competitive Salary

0 Years Experience

No formal schooling

No Commission

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time

Description

Summary To provide support and advance the mission, programs and services of the Clinton County Women's Center, Inc., d/b/a Roads to Peace through the delivery of high-quality sexual assault and domestic violence advocacy and support to all clientswhile maintaining strict confidentiality standards. This position will provide additional assistance with groups deemed at risk. Essential Responsibilities

Maintain strictconfidentiality standards

Document serviceefforts and time in ETO (Efforts to Outcomes DatabaseSystem) and Payroll Time Tracking System

Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and follow-up services to all clients

Serve as an advocatefor the needs of individuals impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence

Serve as lead advocate counselor to at-risk population survivors including youth, elderly, LGTBQ+ and clients with MH/ID in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other regulatory guidelines

Remain current in training around at-risk populations to act as a resource for the organization

Facilitate groups and workshops focusing on the needs of at-risk populations as deemed necessary

Participate in relevantinternal and externaltask forces, committees, and meetings

Attend case management and staff meetingsas required

Plan program activities for youth residing in the shelter including ensuring that there is a plan for monitoring children during adult support groups and resident meetings

Maintain certification as train-the-trainer for mandated child abuse reporting and train otherson mandated child abuse reporting

Provide servicesfor parents and children workingwith Child Advocacy Center

Assist with prevention education presentations as needed

Be registered and approved on the Protection from Abuse Database (PFAD)and assist with fillingout forms, filing online,and follow-through by helping clientsfile pro se Protection from Abuse (PFA)and Sexual Violence Protection Orders (SVPO) and Victim Witness information and advocacy forms Additional Responsibilities

Complete and remain currentin all trainings relevant to essential responsibilities and expectations required by the CCWC-RTP's funding agencies. This includes the initial SAC and DVC trainings and the ongoing annual training (PCAR 6 hours, PCCD 10 hours)

Provide transportation for clients as deemed necessary

Assist with the maintenance and organization of the shelter, which may include cleaning, preparing rooms for resident arrival, and intake and storageof food, personalcare, cleaning supplies, and other donations

Assist and participate in the trainingof staff and prospective volunteers

Serve as a backupto on-call personnel

Perform other duties as required by the Co-Executive Director of Client Services Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevantfield or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Working knowledgeof Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite

Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, use of personalvehicle, proof of appropriate auto insurance and registration required

Successful completion of the background checks as required by our funders and

CCWC-RTP

Standards To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged sitting,stooping, reaching overhead,lifting up to 30 pounds,ability to climb stairs

Prolonged computerwork

The ability to distinguish letters and symbols,corrected vision and hearing to normal range

May require working under stressful conditions and working irregularhours

May require exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and volatile interactions

Safety equipment and procedures are available and mandated Additional Details

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