Counselor and Support Group Facilitator
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Job Location:
Harrisburg, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking a full-time professional to join our team as a Counselor and Support Group Facilitator.
The Counselor and Support Group Facilitator provides trauma-informed empowerment-based emotional support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence sexual assault and related forms of trauma. This role offers individual empowerment-based counseling and facilitates support groups for survivors and non-offending loved ones. The Counselor and Support Group Facilitator works collaboratively with the advocacy team to ensure survivors receive comprehensive compassionate and culturally responsive services that promote resilience and recovery.
Position Details:
- Starting Salary $20.51/hr.
- Working Hours: 11am-7pm or 12pm - 8pm
Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate:
- A professional respectful and inclusive attitude.
- Accountability and strong self-motivation.
- A track record of meeting goals and objectives.
- Calm adaptable responses in crisis situations.
- Experience in crisis intervention or counseling services.
- Strong organizational time management and documentation skills.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of victim advocacy trauma and trauma-informed care.
- Familiarity with community resources legal systems and law enforcement.
- Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new case management software.
- Bachelors degree in social work psychology human services or a related field with 2 years relevant experience in counseling or direct service work in a human/social services setting.
- Priorexperience in providing advocacy social work human services or other supportive services.
- Demonstrated understanding of empowerment-based survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
- Must have a reliable vehicle for travel within Dauphin and Perry Counties with a valid Drivers License.
- Please note: Vehicle is for transportation of employee only - no client transport.
- Mileage is reimbursed.
- Must possess current FBI Child Abuse and State Police Clearances.
Why Youll Love Working With Us Check Out Our Awesome Benefits!
Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental and vision plans to keep you healthy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Because your well-being matters
Life Insurance Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
Short & Long-Term Disability Weve got your back when life takes an unexpected turn
Pension Retirement Plan Start earning a pension after just two short years of service
403(b) Retirement Plan Begin contributing on day one to secure your financial future
Generous Paid Time Off Recharge with paid time off days and sick days
11 Paid Holidays Extra time to relax celebrate and enjoy what matters most
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
About Company
The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported through generous contributions from individuals and organizations in our community. Donations made to the YWCA support our programs and services.
