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SalaryThe Counselor/Advocate: Residential (3rd Shift and Overnight Weekends) is responsible for providing safety, counseling and other related services to Emergency Shelter and Bridge Housing clients; and crisis and supportive counseling services to Hotline victims of domestic violence.
Responsibilities include: delivering Shelter and hotline services for Carbon and Luzerne Counties - crisis intervention, intake, supportive options, counseling, safety planning, information and referral, advocacy with other community resources; facilitating regular house meetings and support groups for Shelter guests; ensuring that clients are abiding by house rules; performing regular living area checks; providing counseling on life skills, social relationships and conflict resolution.
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; with experience working with domestic violence, social services or social work is required. A PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Background Check and FBI Criminal Background check are required.
Full-time position (35 hours/week). 3rd Shift. Weekends and holidays required. On-call back-up also required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.13/hr
The Domestic Violence Service Center is an E.O.E.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.13 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
