Counselor Advocates

At Harvis, Inc. we work to support business owners, their managers and Human Resource "departments of one" giving them a trusted HR Partner.

Harvis is not a temporary staffing agency. We partner with clients to help identify and hire the right employees.

Our client, the Domestic Violence Service Center, is currently seeking full-time Counselor Advocates for all shifts. This is a non-exempt position.

Counselor Advocates are responsible for providing safety, counseling and other related services to Emergency Shelter and Bridge Housing clients; and crisis and supportive counseling services to Hotline victims of domestic violence.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Client Contact (Domestic Violence Program):

• Delivers Emergency Shelter and Hotline services for Carbon and Luzerne Counties, i.e., crisis intervention, intake, supportive options counseling, safety planning, information and referral, advocacy with other community resources, referral to emergency shelter and transportation arrangements, if needed.
• Facilitates regular house meetings and support groups for Shelter guests.

Client Contact (Bridge Housing Program:

• Schedules and conducts interviews to gather necessary information and review program requirements and guidelines with clients; checks references prior to intake acceptance.
• Conducts in-person intake interviews with new residents and eases their adjustment to communal living by orienting them to the building and to house rules and residents' guidelines.
• Helps residents to set and achieve personal goals by providing information and referral to available resources and services. Assist clients in achieving their established goals.
• Provides counseling & facilitates behavior on life-skills, social relationships and conflict resolution. Facilitates house meetings, house activities planning, house rules implementation, skill-building activities planning and implementation. Foster the enhancement of self-esteem and self-sufficiency through life skills counseling and education and encourage resident participation in skill building activities.

Client Contact (Post-Residential Program):

• In addition to Domestic Violence and Bridge Housing Services, Counselor/Advocates who are assigned to work in the post-residential program provide home visits, case management, advocacy, support group services, etc., to women who are at particular risk of revictimization and/or homelessness.

Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2024

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

DVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• At least 1 year experience working with domestic violence, social services or social work.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• An ability to manage in-house crisis situations; to provide crisis intervention; and to interact professionally but assertively with others is essential.
• Clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Background Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check.
• A valid PA Driver's license, access to a motor vehicle and adequate auto insurance.