Victims Resource Center

Victims Resource Center has immediate openings for passionate and dedicated full-time Counselor/Advocates in our Wilkes-Barre Office and our Lehighton Office. Please indicate your preference. This hands-on position will provide crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and legal/ medical accompaniment.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong inter-personal skills and an ability to communicate with a variety of people.

WHAT MAKES VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

• Company-wide passion for delivering quality services
• Commitment to our community
• Compassion to those we serve
• Generous benefits and paid time off package

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree/equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel within a three-county area
• Strong communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides on call client services through 24 hour hotline in a professional and dignified manner. (Additional pay for after-hours hotline shifts)
• Conducts direct services to clients in a client focused advocacy and empowerment model. Informs victims about their rights and what they can expect from the legal process.
• Provides short term support, crisis intervention, counseling and information referral for clients.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures as they relate to programs/services.
• Assist the Chief Executive Officer, Managers of Client Services and/or Senior Counselor/Advocates in ensuring that local, state and national best practices and policies are followed in Direct Services,
• Promotes client access to VRC services through appropriate liaisons and collaborations with other agencies in the community.
• Provides legal advocacy and attends court related cases with clients as needed. May also include providing assistance to clients in filing protection orders and providing support throughout the entire process.
• Provides medical accompaniment and supportive services to clients in a hospital setting.
• Organizes and conducts crisis intervention, counseling sessions and services as needed.
• Provides assistance to clients in filing Crime Victims Compensation claims.
• Advocates for clients to enhance their quality of care.
• Facilitates counseling and psycho-education group meetings.
• Assists supervisors in providing case management responsibilities.

Note: Full-time: 37.5