Employment Opportunities

This position is responsible for coordinating the agency’s public education/outreach efforts. Additional duties include the provision of individual and group counseling and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, including answering the hotline, working with victims to identify safety issues and developing safety plans, assisting with the Protection from Abuse process, and filing compensation claims. Situations are defined as domestic violence under the Protection from Abuse Act (23 PA.C.S Section 6101 et seq.). Provision of these services will model a framework with emphasis on empowerment.

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, evenings necessary, and may include weekends. The need to work 40 hours in any given week may be necessary as workload dictates. Hours up to 40 will be compensated as straight-time pay. Provide on-call back up service in staff rotation. 

•  401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Bachelor’s degree in education, public relations, social work or related field and/or combination of education and experience.  Ability to relate well to diverse audiences and constituents. Ability to articulate the needs of women and children and the issues of violence against women and children.

• Valid PA driver’s license, use of personal vehicle and proof of insurance.
• Availability to be on call and travel.
• Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, exercise professional judgment, make independent decisions and maintain client confidentiality.
• Successful completion of 3-month probation period.
• No Record of child abuse or criminal history.

• Completion of 40-hour domestic violence training within 3 months of employment.
• Firm commitment to the agency’s philosophy and goals.
• Satisfactory or higher performance evaluation on all activities.

The primary function of this position is to coordinate the agency’s public education/outreach efforts. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Public Education Coordinator

• Develop, coordinate, present, and evaluate domestic violence education/prevention programs, presentations
  and trainings for schools, community groups, and other organizations.
• Develop prevention education/public education materials (brochures, fliers, etc.).
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, volunteers, interns, school personnel,
  and community representatives.
• Complete and analyze evaluations of presentations.
• Coordinate agency representation at community events, fairs, etc.
• Assist the medical community in the development of victim response programs, including medical protocols,
  documentation and implementation.
• Serve on medical community multidisciplinary teams/task forces to establish internal and external networks
  and to coordinate and evaluate victim services.

2. Record Keeping

• Maintain complete and accurate records of presentations and events on an on-going basis.
• Submit adequate and accurate statistical data, including ETO and global each month for PCADV reporting purposes, plus any appropriate statistical data required by other grantees.

3. Outreach

• Participate in agency fundraising/activities as assigned.
• Participate in agency functions/activities as assigned.
• Participate in community wide committees and task forces as assigned.

4. Counseling/Advocacy

• Adhere to confidentiality standards set forth in DVSCP Policies and Procedures.
• Provide individual, supportive, crisis counseling and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, including working with victims to identify safety issues and developing safety plans.
• Assist clients in obtaining civil and/or criminal relief.
• Develop individualized service/goal plans with each client.
• Identify and provide appropriate referrals.
• Advocate for clients with other systems personnel as requested by client.
• Make follow-up contacts with all clients as assigned.
• Answer hotline.
• Provide 1 week duration on call back up service in staff rotation.

5. Self Development

• Participate in relevant trainings, conferences, seminars, and committee meetings with the approval/direction of the Executive Director.
• Keep up to date with changes in policies and the direction of the agency.
• Maintain ethical communication and behavior in all interactions, following the empowerment philosophy.
• Maintain knowledge of all Commonwealth laws in regard to domestic violence, Protection from Abuse, stalking and harassment.

6. Additional Duties:

• May assist with volunteer trainings.
• Undertake projects and responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director.
• Empowerment philosophy as defined by DVSCP, embraces the following:
• All relationships are reciprocal and between equals.
• All communication is direct, with no hidden agenda.
• Individual differences and belief systems have equal value and contribute to the whole.
• All decisions are made with input by those most involved in the activity.
• Experience and knowledge are openly shared to promote individual growth.
• Individual growth is nurtured by and enhances the whole.

EOE. Send cover letter and resume by email or mail to:

DVSCP
P.O. Box 1039
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax: 717-258-1677
Email: info@dvscp.org