Shelter Advocate

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization located in Indiana, PA is seeking a dedicated professional to provide crisis intervention and support to victims of domestic violence and other crimes. The position involves ensuring shelter coverage, interacting with residents, and providing counseling services. Candidates should have relevant experience and a college degree in a related field. A PA driver's license and various certifications are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in sociology, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Valid PA driver's license with a clean DMV record.
• PA Act 34 and Act 151 certifications, along with FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24-hour crisis hotline coverage.
• Interact with shelter residents to meet their basic needs.
• Provide individual and group paraprofessional counseling.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Education

College degree in education, sociology, psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

This is a job listing for Alice Paul House

Alice Paul House is a comprehensive victim service program located in Indiana, PA. We provide services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other crime and juvenile offenders.

These positions reports directly to the Director of 24-Hour Operations regarding case management, policies, procedures, and agency operations. The expectation is to establish relationships with all victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other serious crimes and juvenile offenders and to empower them to seek emotional support services through Alice Paul House

Position Responsibilities

• Adhere to assigned shifts on the shelter schedule to ensure 24-hour crisis hotline coverage
• Interact with shelter residents and ensure their basic needs are being met
• Accurately complete shelter intake files and crisis call documentation
• Provide individual and group paraprofessional counseling to adult and child shelter residents
• Interact with residents during each shift and provide crisis intervention via hotline

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the field of sociology, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences
• College degree in education, sociology, psychology, social work, or related human services field highly preferred.
• Employment contingent upon: PA Act 34 certification, Act 151 certification, FBI Fingerprint clearance and successful completion of approved APH crisis intervention training
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable method of transportation to various worksites, and three reference

To Apply

Interested candidates should forward their resume, along with a cover letter to wh **************** @ ************ se.org or by fax to 724-349-7883 Attention: Whitney Carmichael