Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Roads to Peace: DV/SA Counselor Advocate and Housing Assistant
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, us, 17124
Roads to Peace: DV/SA Counselor Advocate and Housing Assistant
Reports to:
Executive DirectorFLSA Status:
Full-time, non-exemptWork hours:
40 hours per week, flexibility requiredTravel Expectations:
Some travel, including the possibility of minimal overnight, requiredSummary
Provide support to and advance the mission, programs and services of the Clinton County Women’s Center, Inc., d/b/a Roads to Peace (CCWC-RTP) through the delivery of high-quality domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and support to all clients including assistance with seeking permanent supportive housing while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.Responsibilities
Maintain strict confidentiality standardsServe as an advocate for the needs of individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assaultProvide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, follow-up services and transportation to all survivors as needed/requested, including court and hospital transportation, accompaniment, and advocacyBe registered and approved on the Protection from Abuse Database (PFAD) and assist with filling out forms, filing online, and follow-through by helping clients file Protection From Abuse and Sexual Violence Protection Orders and Victim Witness information and advocacyAttend case management and staff meetings as requiredDocument Service Efforts and Time in ETO, InSite and ETO Parallel HMISAssist with monthly, quarterly, and annual program reporting for grants as needed by providing relevant statistics and anecdotesCreate and maintain the On-Call ScheduleBe knowledgeable in Financial Justice, housing issues, survivor needs, budgeting, educational opportunities, job/career seeking, and other skills related to retaining permanent supportive housingEstablish and maintain rapport with property owners, property management companies and partner organizationsEducate property owners about the Housing First Project and the needs of survivors as they re-establish secure permanent housingAssist in creating and updating forms, procedures and guidelines related to housing projectsCreate and circulate a list of available housing propertiesAssist with maintaining inventory/needs lists of household items and resident needs as it pertains to the Housing First projectAssist in completing required reports and gathering statistics related to the Housing First ProjectParticipate in Eastern Continuum of Care and in Regional Housing Advisory Board (RHAB) events and trainingsAdditional Responsibilities
Complete and remain current in all trainings, relevant to essential responsibilities, and expectations required by the CCWC-RTP funding agenciesParticipate in relevant task forces, committees and meetings, including PCADV Caucuses, if relevant and desiredAssist with the maintenance and organization of the shelter, including cleaning, preparing rooms for resident arrival, and intake and storage of food, personal care, cleaning supplies and other donationsServe as back-up to on-call workersPerform other duties as required by Executive DirectorQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experienceWorking knowledge of general PC operations, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google SuiteSuccessful completion of 65-hour direct service trainingValid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, use of personal vehicle, proof of appropriate auto insurance and registration required and be available for travel as position dictatesAct 33 and Act 34 Child Abuse and Criminal History Clearances and Act 114 Federal Criminal History Background Check (Fingerprint)Standards
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prolonged sitting, stooping, reaching overhead, lifting up to 30 pounds, ability to climb stairsProlonged computer workThe ability to distinguish letters and symbols, corrected vision and hearing to normal rangeMay require working under stressful conditions and working irregular hoursMay require exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and volatile interactionsSafety equipment and procedures are available and mandatedThe statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibilities and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
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Reports to:
Executive DirectorFLSA Status:
Full-time, non-exemptWork hours:
40 hours per week, flexibility requiredTravel Expectations:
Some travel, including the possibility of minimal overnight, requiredSummary
Provide support to and advance the mission, programs and services of the Clinton County Women’s Center, Inc., d/b/a Roads to Peace (CCWC-RTP) through the delivery of high-quality domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and support to all clients including assistance with seeking permanent supportive housing while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.Responsibilities
Maintain strict confidentiality standardsServe as an advocate for the needs of individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assaultProvide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, follow-up services and transportation to all survivors as needed/requested, including court and hospital transportation, accompaniment, and advocacyBe registered and approved on the Protection from Abuse Database (PFAD) and assist with filling out forms, filing online, and follow-through by helping clients file Protection From Abuse and Sexual Violence Protection Orders and Victim Witness information and advocacyAttend case management and staff meetings as requiredDocument Service Efforts and Time in ETO, InSite and ETO Parallel HMISAssist with monthly, quarterly, and annual program reporting for grants as needed by providing relevant statistics and anecdotesCreate and maintain the On-Call ScheduleBe knowledgeable in Financial Justice, housing issues, survivor needs, budgeting, educational opportunities, job/career seeking, and other skills related to retaining permanent supportive housingEstablish and maintain rapport with property owners, property management companies and partner organizationsEducate property owners about the Housing First Project and the needs of survivors as they re-establish secure permanent housingAssist in creating and updating forms, procedures and guidelines related to housing projectsCreate and circulate a list of available housing propertiesAssist with maintaining inventory/needs lists of household items and resident needs as it pertains to the Housing First projectAssist in completing required reports and gathering statistics related to the Housing First ProjectParticipate in Eastern Continuum of Care and in Regional Housing Advisory Board (RHAB) events and trainingsAdditional Responsibilities
Complete and remain current in all trainings, relevant to essential responsibilities, and expectations required by the CCWC-RTP funding agenciesParticipate in relevant task forces, committees and meetings, including PCADV Caucuses, if relevant and desiredAssist with the maintenance and organization of the shelter, including cleaning, preparing rooms for resident arrival, and intake and storage of food, personal care, cleaning supplies and other donationsServe as back-up to on-call workersPerform other duties as required by Executive DirectorQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experienceWorking knowledge of general PC operations, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google SuiteSuccessful completion of 65-hour direct service trainingValid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, use of personal vehicle, proof of appropriate auto insurance and registration required and be available for travel as position dictatesAct 33 and Act 34 Child Abuse and Criminal History Clearances and Act 114 Federal Criminal History Background Check (Fingerprint)Standards
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prolonged sitting, stooping, reaching overhead, lifting up to 30 pounds, ability to climb stairsProlonged computer workThe ability to distinguish letters and symbols, corrected vision and hearing to normal rangeMay require working under stressful conditions and working irregular hoursMay require exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and volatile interactionsSafety equipment and procedures are available and mandatedThe statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibilities and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
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