Job description

YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County is looking for a Legal Advocate/Counselor to provide direct services and support in the fields of anti-sexual violence, anti-human trafficking, and the promotion of empowerment as it relates to our mission. YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Primary Responsibilities: This position is a member of the Implementation Team and is considered a high functioning, professional staff member on our team. This position is required to represent the agency mission, speak as a representative of the agency, and understand the difference between the agency agenda/perspective and a personal perspective and feelings. Many of the agency perspectives will be formed by YWCA USA, PCAR, PCCD or the Board of Directors. Due to the nature of agency programming and as is required by PCAR and PCCD standards, ethical principles are at the heart of all program implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities: To promote the mission of the YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County by providing direct services to those affected by sexual violence, as well community wide education/empowerment programming.

· Completes 40 hours of Sexual Assault Counselor Training within the new hire probation period.

· Ensures records are kept accurately and effectively maintains the confidentiality of vital client information according to agency standards.

· Provides direct services to victims/survivors and significant others (SOs) of sexual violence and human trafficking. Carries a medium counseling caseload.

· Assist sexual assault victims/survivors and SOs with their understanding and participation in the civil and criminal justice system in Cumberland County

· Files Cumberland County’s petitions for Sexual Violence Protection Orders (SVPOs)

· Lead position for advocacy and accompaniment to victims/SOs to all civil and criminal justice proceedings

· Lead position to assist sexual assault victims/survivors and SOs file for Victims Compensations Assistance Program (VCAP)

· Performs continuous outreach to all court systems within Cumberland County to maintain positive professional relationships (travel to all magisterial district courts and Cumberland County courthouse and meets with Victim Services Office, DA’s Office, Legal Clinics, and the Sheriff’s Office; initiative in-person outreach and perform timely follow ups)

· Implement strategic planning initiatives as they relate to your role in working with victims/survivors and legal advocacy

· Flexible schedule required – may need to work evening and occasional weekend hours and on a regular, rotating basis for on-call support on the 24-hour hotline.

· Completes 10 hours of skills development through various meetings, conferences, networking events with community agencies on an annual basis.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field or related work/volunteer experience.

· Bilingual candidates preferred (Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali, Nepali)

· Willingness to build and maintain professional relationships and conduct cold outreach as required for the position

· Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License as regular weekly travel throughout the county needed as part of community outreach and program presentations.

· Ability to provide current, acceptable clearances (Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and National Sex Offender Registry Verification) in accordance with YWCA policies.

· Commitment to serving all clients in a manner which facilitates healing and empowerment.

· Has or acquires basic knowledge of YWCA computer system. (Windows, Microsoft Office)

· Commitment to the YWCA mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle, PA 17013

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