Job description

YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County is looking for a Medical 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 of sexual violence and human trafficking. Carries a medium counseling caseload.

· Assist sexual assault victims/survivors and SOs with their understanding of their rights and participation in emergency medical systems in regards to Forensic Rape Exams and the aftermath of assault in Cumberland County

· Maintains the County’s FRE Anonymous Reporting Database

· Lead coordinator of the County’s Coordinated Care Response Team

· Performs continuous outreach to all medical systems within Cumberland County to maintain positive professional relationships (travel to hospitals and meeting with medical professionals, initiative in-person outreach and perform timely follow ups)

· Implement strategic planning initiatives as they relate to sexual assault prevention and response

· Flexible schedule required – may need to work evening and occasional weekend hours.

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

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, 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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlisle, PA 17013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle, PA 17013

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