Victim Services Advocate

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking full-time professionals to join our team as Crisis Advocates or Crisis Advocates and Counselors providing critical intervention and support services to individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

Crisis Advocates are responsible for delivering immediate support through medical and legal accompaniments crisis intervention hotline counseling emergency shelter support advocacy and assistance with emergency protection orders.

Crisis Advocates and Counselors carry out all of the above responsibilities with the added role of providing short-term empowerment-based individual and group counseling services.

• Starting Salary $20.51/hr.
• Please note that this position comes with compensated on-call responsibilities.
• Working hours are 37.5 hours per week with the following shifts available:
  • Tuesday Saturday 4pm midnight. (Crisis Advocate & Counselor)
  • Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4pm (Crisis Advocate & Counselor)
  • Sunday - Thursday 4pm - midnight
  • Sunday - Thursday 8am - 4pm (Crisis Advocate & Counselor)

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 human services criminal justice or related field; oran Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Priorexperience in providing advocacy social work human services or other supportive services.
• 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