Full-Time Public Health Advocate 

Description: This position provides individual counseling, group counseling, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, including answering the hotline, working with victims to identify safety issues and developing safety plans, assisting with the Protection from Abuse process, and filing compensation claims. Situations are defined as domestic violence under the Protection from Abuse Act (23 PA. C. S Section 6101 et seq.). Provision of these services will model a framework with emphasis on empowerment.

Hours:35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, evenings necessary, and may include weekends. The need to work 40 hours in any given week may be necessary as workload dictates. Hours up to 40 will be compensated as straight-time pay. Provide on-call back up service in staff rotation.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Job Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree (Social Work preferred) and/or experience in social work or human services, legal issues or law enforcement, as well as knowledge of domestic violence.

  • Valid PA driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and proof of insurance.
  • Availability to be on call and travel within the county.
  • Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, exercise professional judgment, make independent decisions and maintain client confidentiality.
  • Successfully complete 3 month probationary period.
  • No record of child abuse or criminal history.

INTRODUCTORY CONDITIONS:

  • Completion of 40-hour domestic violence training during on-boarding process.
  • Firm commitment to the agency’s philosophies and goals.
  • Satisfactory or higher performance evaluation on all activities.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & RELATED KEY ACTIVITIES:

1. Direct Services

  • Adhere to confidentiality standards set forth in DVSCP Policies and Procedures.
  • Provide individual, supportive, crisis counseling and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, both residents of shelter and those seeking counseling. Empowerment counseling includes working with victims to identify safety issues and develop safety plans, assisting with filing compensation claims, emergency financial assistance.
  • Assist clients in obtaining Protection from Abuse orders.
  • Provide accompaniment to legal appointments, criminal and/or civil hearings or appearances and other related appointments.
  • Develop individualized service/goal plans with each client.
  • Identify and provide appropriate referrals.
  • Advocate for clients with other systems personnel as requested by client.
  • Make follow up contacts with all clients as assigned.
  • Co-facilitate support groups.
  • Answer hotline.
  • Provide on-call back up service in staff rotation.

2. Systems Advocacy

  • Provide advocacy for clients in dealing with family members, social services, landlords and others as prescribed by service/goal plans.
  • Identify areas in need of systems advocacy and plan strategy for change with the Direct Services Supervisor and the Executive Director.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients with agencies to ensure that all available services are accessed.
  • Refer clients to appropriate agencies.

3. Record Keeping

  • Maintain complete, accurate and confidential client records on an on-going basis.
  • Assure that client records clearly indicate all services provided.
  • Submit adequate and accurate statistical data, including ETO client data each month for PCADV reporting purposes, plus any appropriate statistical information required for other grantees.

4. Outreach

  • Participate in community education presentations as needed.
  • Participate in school prevention presentations as needed.
  • Participate in agency fund raising/activities as needed.
  • Participate in agency functions/activities as needed.

5. Self-Development

  • Participate in appropriate workshops, conferences, seminars and committee meetings with approval and/or direction of the Direct Services Supervisor.
  • Keep up to date with changes in policies and direction of the agency.
  • Maintain ethical communication and behavior in all interactions, following the empowerment philosophy.
  • Maintain knowledge of all Commonwealth laws in regard to domestic violence, Protection from Abuse, stalking and harassment.
  • Follow the empowerment philosophy

6. Additional Duties

Undertake projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Direct Services Supervisor or the Executive Director.

Empowerment philosophy as defined by DVSCP, embraces the following:

  • All relationships are reciprocal and between equals
  • All communication is direct, with no hidden agenda
  • Individual differences and belief systems have equal value and contribute to the whole
  • All decisions are made with input by those most involved with the activity
  • Experience and knowledge are openly shared to promote individual growth
  • Individual growth is nurtured by and enhances the whole

EOE. Send cover letter and resume by email to

in**@dv***.org











 or by mail to:

DVSCP
P.O. Box 1039
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax: 717-258-1677
Email:

in**@dv***.org











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in**@dv***.org











Full-Time Public Health Advocate 

Description: This position provides trainings to medical personnel along with extensive outreach, networking, and collaboration building within the medical community. Their primary purpose is to increase awareness, referrals, and prevention efforts in the areas of domestic violence by medical personnel. Particular emphasis areas are: trauma informed identification of DV victims in medical care setting, education on strangulation, conversations about pregnancy and DV, as well as identification and informed referrals for DV victims of traumatic brain injury. Successful applicant must be a self-starter, demonstrate a high level of communication skills, and be well organized with effective time management skills.

This position also functions as part of the direct services team and tasks including answering the hotline, working with victims to identify safety issues and developing safety plans, and assisting with Public Education and Outreach efforts. Situations are defined as domestic violence under the Protection from Abuse Act (23 PA.C.S Section 6101 et seq.). Provision of these services will model a framework with emphasis on empowerment.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, may include weekends and evenings. The need to work 40 hours in any given week may be necessary as workload dictates. Hours up to 40 will be compensated as straight-time pay. Provide on – call back up service in staff rotation.

Job Requirements: 

  • College degree (Social Work preferred) and/or experience in social work or human services, medical facilities, or education, as well as knowledge of domestic violence.
  • Valid PA driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and proof of insurance.
  • Availability to be on call and travel.
  • Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, exercise professional judgment, make independent decisions and maintain client confidentiality.
  • Successfully complete 3 month probationary period.
  • No record of child abuse or criminal history.

INTRODUCTORY CONDITIONS:

  • Completion of 40-hour domestic violence training during on-boarding process.
  • Firm commitment to the agency’s philosophies and goals.
  • Satisfactory or higher performance evaluation on all activities.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & RELATED KEY ACTIVITIES:

1.Public Education

a). Develop, coordinate, present, and evaluate domestic violence education/prevention programs, presentations and trainings for medical facilities and personnel.
b). Develop prevention education/public education materials (brochures, fliers, etc.).
c). Establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, volunteers, interns, medical personnel, and community representatives.
d). Complete and analyze evaluations of presentations.
f). Coordinate agency representation at medical events, fairs, etc.
g). Assist the medical community in the development of victim response programs, including medical protocols, documentation and implementation.
h). Serve on medical community multidisciplinary teams/task forces to establish internal and external networks and to coordinate and evaluate victim services.

2. Direct Services
a). Adhere to confidentiality standards set forth in DVSCP Policies and Procedures.
b). Provide individual, supportive, crisis counseling and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence,
including working with victims to identify safety issues and developing safety plans.
c). Assist clients in obtaining civil and/or criminal relief.
d). Develop individualized service/goal plans with each client.
e). Identify and provide appropriate referrals.
f). Advocate for clients with other systems personnel as requested by client.
g). Make follow up contacts with all clients as assigned.
h). Answer hotline.

3. Record Keeping
a). Maintain complete, accurate and confidential client records on an on-going basis.
b). Assure that client records clearly indicate all services provided.
c). Submit adequate and accurate statistical data, including ETO client data each month for PCADV reporting purposes, plus any appropriate statistical information required for other grantees.

4. Self Development
a). Participate in appropriate workshops, conferences, seminars, and committee meetings with approval and/or direction of the Direct Services Supervisor.
b). Keep up to date with changes in policies and direction of the agency.
c). Maintain ethical communication and behavior in all interactions, following the empowerment philosophy.
d). Maintain knowledge of all Commonwealth laws regarding domestic violence, Protection from Abuse, stalking and harassment.
e). Follow the empowerment philosophy.

5. Additional Duties

Undertake projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Direct Services Supervisor or the Executive Director.
Empowerment philosophy as defined by DVSCP, embraces the following:

  • All relationships are reciprocal and between equals
  • All communication is direct, with no hidden agenda
  • Individual differences and belief systems have equal value and contribute to the whole
  • All decisions are made with input by those most involved with the activity
  • Experience and knowledge are openly shared to promote individual growth
  • Individual growth is nurtured by and enhances the whole

EOE. Send cover letter and resume by email to

in**@dv***.org











 or by mail to:

DVSCP
P.O. Box 1039
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax: 717-258-1677
Email:

in**@dv***.org











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in**@dv***.org











Part-Time Shelter Advocate

Description: Provide weeknight, weekends, and holiday coverage of the agency’s emergency shelter, including supervision of the shelter residents, answering the hotline and coordinating with back-up staff to ensure the safety and security of the shelter and its residents. This position will involve direct services, record keeping, facility maintenance, and a 40-hour paid domestic violence training.

Position requires clearances. Pays $15/hour.

EOE. Send cover letter and resume by email to

in**@dv***.org











 or by mail to:

DVSCP
P.O. Box 1039
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax: 717-258-1677
Email:

in**@dv***.org











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in**@dv***.org