Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc • East Lampeter Township, PA

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About The Position

The DV Counselor/Advocate provides person-centered, trauma-informed supportive services, including safety planning, case management, and empowerment counseling to residents and adult (community) victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field plus 2 years of social services experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed counseling/advocacy services and case management services to residents and community clients.
• Assist residents and clients to complete goal (service) plans within seven (7) days of intake.
• Assess needs of resident/client and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Completes client intakes and exits.
• Facilitate DV support groups.
• Ensure all client information and data is accurate and complete.
• Complete required client data entry and documentation in secure database.
• Attend/participate in case review meetings.
• Complete 10 hours of continuing DV education annually.
• 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.
• Provide individual and systems advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims with community partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level