Outreach Advocate

Description: Coordinate the agency’s public education/outreach efforts in Cumberland and Perry Counties. Additional duties include the provision of individual and 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, Mon – Fri, 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, 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.
  • 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.

Position requires clearances. Pays $20-$22/hour.

To view the full job description, please visit the posting on Indeed.com: Outreach Advocate – Carlisle, PA – Indeed.com

EOE. Anyone interested can apply through Indeed or by send a cover letter and resume to sspurgeon@dvscp.org or by mail to:

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

Part-Time Resident 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 info@dvscp.org or by mail to:

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