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Now Hiring Multiple Positions – Multiple Locations – YWCA of Greater Harrisburg

This is a job listing for YWCA of Greater Harrisburg

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, strives to be a driving force that transforms lives, and believes in a just community for all.

We are hiring for the following Violence Intervention & Prevention Career Opportunities:


Transitional Housing Case Manager (Perry)
The Transitional Housing Case Manager will provide case management services to residents of the transitional housing program as well as individual and group counseling for residents and children. This position will also provide outreach and advocacy in the local community. Hours for this position are Tuesday – Saturday 3pm – 11pm. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, utilize sound judgment, respond to crisis situations in a professional manner, and balance numerous priorities and tasks at one time. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in crisis intervention is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior related work experience required. Must have driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof on insurance, FBI, criminal, and child abuse clearances.

Anti-Human Trafficking Project Coordinator
The YWCA Greater Harrisburg, a leading provider of human trafficking services in Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time dynamic and outgoing individual to help facilitate its anti-human trafficking project, PAATH15. PAATH15 is a 12-county collaborative project covering 8,400 sq. miles in PA, focused on enhancing victim services, inter-agency collaboration, along with training and awareness of trafficking along Route 15 in PA. The Anti-Human Trafficking Project Coordinator will work directly with the YWCA’s PAATH15 project, serving as the project liaison between sun-grantees and community partners.

The Anti-Human Trafficking Project Coordinator will collect, organize and record data for all project activities to assess and report on project and goal progress; screen potential clients to determine program eligibility; provide crisis response and advocacy services to all victims served under the project as needed; provide outreach, awareness and technical assistance to community agencies; develop and maintain collaborations and networks within the community to improve responses to human trafficking; and assist with implementing and analyzing action research related to the quality of victim services provided, recommending action plans for improvements. Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, or related field plus two years of relevant work experience. Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with victims of crime required; human trafficking experience preferred; prior project coordination or project management experience; prior experience in law enforcement, legal systems, probation/parole, or legal services preferred. Other qualifications include: excellent public speaking and communication skills (both verbal and written); professional demeanor; ability to multi-task and function with minimal supervision. Willing to work non-traditional hours. Knowledge of human trafficking victimization and local resources required.

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Coordinator and Housing Case Manager
The Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Coordinator and Housing Case Manager provides service coordination for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in YWCA programs and assists with housing program case management. This position also provides support to the Client and Community Services Department as needed. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm.

Duties include: Coordinating referrals for housing from DV Shelter advocate, assisting DV shelter clients with the housing application process and all required documents, providing information and referrals to clients, screening new YWCA housing applicants for domestic violence/sexual assault, providing crisis intervention, ongoing support and coordinated services with advocates and counselors for DV/SA victims in YWCA housing programs. Will also assist with stocking food bank and supplies in shelter, perform safety and hygiene checks, prepare rooms for turn over as needed, and assist with any crisis intervention or emergency.

Requirements include: Associates degree in human services or a combination of education and relevant work experience in related field, ability to respond to situations and people in a professional, trauma-informed manner, ability to handle multiple tasks and manage interruptions, working knowledge and understanding of the social welfare system, strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal), high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software; access database experience a plus· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of insurance and clean driving history. Act 33, State Police and FBI clearances. Also requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Crisis Advocate and Counselor
The Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is actively recruiting for a Crisis Advocate and Counselor to provide individual and group counseling and crisis response for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Crisis Advocate and Counselor will also provide support groups both in-house and in the community. The hours for this position are Tuesday-Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, utilize sound judgment, respond to crisis situations in a calm, professional manner and balance numerous priorities and tasks at one time. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in crisis intervention is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior work related experience required. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving history and proof of insurance along with FBI, criminal and child abuse clearances (or the ability to obtain).

Evening Crisis Advocate
The Violence Intervention and Prevention Department (VIP), a program of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg, provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Dauphin and Perry Counties. All VIP services are confidential, free of charge, and provided utilizing a trauma-informed, empowerment-based service delivery model.

The Evening Crisis Advocate will provide direct services through crisis counseling and response to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocate will provide supportive services through the 24-hour hotline and participate in on-call rotations. Hours for this position are Tuesday-Saturday from 4:00 pm-midnight. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior related work experience required. Experience working with victims of crime preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, ability to work independently and utilize sound judgement, effectively de-escalate crisis situations in a professional manner, excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must obtain FBI, criminal background, and child abuse clearances

Intensive Case Manager
The Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is seeking a full-time Intensive Case Manager. This position will provide case management services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including those residing in transitional housing programs. The hours for this position are Sunday-Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, utilize sound judgment, respond to crisis situations in a professional manner, and balance numerous priorities and tasks at one time. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in crisis intervention is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior related work experience required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of insurance as well as FBI, criminal and child abuse clearances.

Medical Advocate
The YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is seeking a full-time Medical Advocate. This position will provide domestic violence and sexual assault outreach, systems advocacy, and training to hospital and other medical staff/students in Dauphin County. The Medical Advocate will also provide direct, crisis response services to clients as needed. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, utilize sound judgment, respond to crisis situations in a professional manner, and balance numerous priorities and tasks at one time. Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in public speaking is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior related work experience required. Must have a driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of insurance, FBI, criminal, and child abuse clearances.

Children’s Counselor
The Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is seeking a full-time Children’s Counselor. The Children’s Counselor will provide case management, counseling, and activities for children residing in the domestic violence shelter. The Counselor will also provide options counseling for children in local schools. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, utilize sound judgment, respond to crisis situations in a professional manner, and balance numerous priorities and tasks at one time. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in crisis intervention is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and related work experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving history, reliable transportation and proof of insurance. FBI, criminal and child abuse clearances also required (or ability to obtain).

How to apply: For any of the above positions, applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to resume@ywcahbg.org

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