Trauma-Informed Counselor & Support Group Facilitator

Ywcahbg; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Pension Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Counselor and Support Group Facilitator to provide trauma-informed, empowerment-based emotional support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related forms of trauma.

This role includes individual counseling and facilitates support groups for survivors and non-offending loved ones, collaborating with the advocacy team to ensure comprehensive, culturally responsive services that promote resilience and recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant counseling or direct service experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel in Dauphin and Perry Counties.
• Current FBI, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and Pennsylvania State Police Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, non-clinical counseling to survivors and their non-offending loved ones.
• Facilitate in-house and community-based support and psychoeducational groups.
• Connect participants with resources, safety planning, and referrals with advocacy staff.
• Coordinate the annual support group schedule and maintain confidential client documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention, hotline support, shelter services, and medical/legal accompaniments.
• Serve as an on-call advocate and participate in team meetings and community outreach.
• Support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Documentation

Communication

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Counselor and Support Group Facilitator to provide trauma-informed, empowerment-based emotional support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related forms of trauma.

This role includes individual counseling and facilitates support groups for survivors and non-offending loved ones, collaborating with the advocacy team to ensure comprehensive, culturally responsive services that promote resilience and recovery.