Sexual Assault Services Specialist

YWCA of Greater Harrisburg•Harrisburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time professional to join our team as a Sexual Assault Services Specialist. This position serves as the primary point of coordination and specialized expertise for sexual assault services within the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program. The Specialist ensures appropriate screening for sexual violence, provides specialized advocacy and ongoing support to sexual assault survivors, coordinates continuity of services, and provides hospital-based sexual assault response. The successful candidate will bring a strong commitment to survivor autonomy, empowerment, confidentiality, and trauma-informed practice, along with the ability to respond calmly and compassionately to individuals experiencing crisis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice, or related field; or an Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
2 years experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, victimization, or related human-services populations strongly preferred.
Knowledge of sexual violence, trauma responses, victim rights, advocacy, safety planning, and community resources.
Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Strong communication, crisis-response, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with hospitals, law enforcement, courts, community providers, and multidisciplinary partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and support survivor-directed decision-making.
Ability to travel to local hospitals and other community locations as required by the position.
Must have a reliable vehicle for travel within Dauphin and Perry Counties with a valid Driver's License.
Vehicle is for transportation of employee only - no client transport.
Mileage is reimbursed.
Must possess current FBI, Child Abuse, and State Police Clearances.

Nice To Haves

2 years experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, victimization, or related human-services populations

Responsibilities

Serve as the program's primary specialized resource for sexual assault services and survivor response.
Provide individualized, trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referral, and ongoing support to survivors of sexual violence.
Help ensure that clients entering Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault services are appropriately screened for sexual violence and connected to specialized services when identified.
Provide continuity of care by maintaining contact with sexual assault survivors and helping coordinate services across advocacy, counseling, medical, legal, and community systems.
Provide hospital-based sexual assault response and accompaniment, including support before, during, and following medical forensic care when requested.
Assist survivors in understanding their rights, options, and available resources while supporting survivor autonomy and informed decision-making.
Coordinate warm referrals and follow-up with counseling, legal advocacy, medical services, law enforcement, victim services, and other community resources.
Work collaboratively with other DV/SA advocates and counselors to strengthen the program's response to survivors experiencing both domestic and sexual violence.
Provide consultation and support to program staff regarding sexual assault screening, response, referrals, and survivor engagement.
Participate in case consultation, peer case review, and ongoing quality-improvement activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, community partners, and other systems that interact with sexual assault survivors.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with program, funder, and organizational requirements.