Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

1 month ago

Lancaster, United States Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

Program: Domestic Violence Services

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES

  • Provide trauma-informed counseling/advocacy services and case management services to resident and community clients.
  • Develop resident/client service plans; assist residents and clients to complete goal plans within seven (7) days of intake.
  • Assess needs of resident/client and facilitate appropriate referrals.
  • Complete client intakes and exits. Ensure all client information is accurate and complete. Complete required client data entry and documentation in secure database.
  • Provide support and coverage as part of the DVS Safe House team, including hotline and text line, front desk, and on-call, weekend and holiday coverage, on a rotating schedule.
  • Communicate essential information in appropriate logs in accordance with DVS policy and procedures.
  • Provide outreach services to target and underserved populations in the community. Advocate for domestic violence victims with other agencies and in the community.
  • Assist to facilitate DV support groups.
  • Complete 10 hours of continuing DV education annually.
  • Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field plus 2 years of social services experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Commitment to providing trauma-informed services.
  • General proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and internet web-based applications.
  • Good written and verbal communications skills.
  • Social justice mindset. Strong desire to participate in and promote a trauma-informed, empowering culture that celebrates diversity.
  • Bilingual skills strongly preferred.

**Please see attached for full job description**

We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:

  • Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
  • Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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