Crisis Advocate & Counselor — Immediate Support & Advocacy

YWCA of Greater Harrisburg; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Pension Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Crisis Advocate and Counselor to provide critical intervention and support to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. Responsibilities include medical and legal accompaniments, crisis intervention, hotline counseling, emergency shelter support, advocacy, and assistance with emergency protection orders.

The position also delivers short-term, empowerment-based individual and group counseling services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with relevant experience.
• Prior advocacy, social work, or human services experience.
• Reliable vehicle for travel and valid driver's license.
• Clear FBI, Child Abuse, and State Police clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate support via medical/legal accompaniments and crisis intervention.
• Offer hotline counseling, emergency shelter support, and advocacy.
• Deliver short-term, empowerment-based individual and group counseling.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Advocacy

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice, or related field

Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Crisis Advocate and Counselor to provide critical intervention and support to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. Responsibilities include medical and legal accompaniments, crisis intervention, hotline counseling, emergency shelter support, advocacy, and assistance with emergency protection orders.

The position also delivers short-term, empowerment-based individual and group counseling services.