What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Advocate position at Alice Paul House?
Direct Service Advocate: Full Time
· Counseling
· Legal
· Medical
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention, accompaniment, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, all crimes and victims of juvenile offenders as well as significant others
- Trauma-focused empowerment individual and group counseling/advocacy
- Crisis intervention counseling, accompaniment, and advocacy
- Child Advocacy
- Protection Order Assistance
- Victim Compensation Assistance
- Work in tandem with all departments of Alice Paul House
- Travel to client supported sites
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience in the field of sociology, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences preferred.
- College degree in education, sociology, psychology, social work, or related human services field highly preferred.
- Employment contingent upon: PA Act 34 certification, Act 151 certification, FBI Fingerprint clearance and successful completion of approved APH crisis intervention training
- Must have a valid PA driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable method of transportation to various worksites, and three reference
Above is an abridged list of responsibilities and qualifications
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.17 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Indiana, PA 15701 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indiana, PA 15701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
