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Crime Victim Center

Counselor

Pay: $19–$20/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Erie, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,836 / year median in Pennsylvania

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Counselor Erie, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22807392 Summary Erie, PA In-Person $19.00 - $20.00 per Hour 1 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 35.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation Shift / Full-Time Description Essential functions: Assess personal, social, medical, and emotional needs of victims of crime and significant others. Provide crisis intervention and individual & group supportive counseling for victims of crime, including sexual abuse/assault. Provide court preparation and accompaniment as needed. Administer individual and group supportive counseling services. Assist in the referral process for those clients whose needs exceed agency clinical guidelines. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Maintain accurate, thorough and timely clinical documentation. Participate in conferences, in-services, training, seminars, and team/staff meetings. Participate in on-call coverage; nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call is staffed by a team that utilizes a rotational schedule.

Ideal Candidate will possess:

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in human services field; Master's degree preferred. Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances. Knowledge of criminal justice system. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ease in working with complex situations surrounding victimization, including sexual assault/abuse. Reliable transportation. Required $100,000/$300,000 Insurance Coverage. Flexibility in work hours.

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Full-Time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Education Assistance Schedule Monday thru Friday On Call This position is a full time (35 hours/week) position with full benefits.

Starting rate of pay:

$19-$20/hourly with additional compensation for on-call duties Please email your resume to Chrissy.

Fortin@cvcerie.org Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source. Additional Details

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