Job Title: DV/SA Counselor Advocate & Housing Assistant
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Work hours: 40 hours per week, flexibility required
Travel Expectations: Some travel, including the possibility of minimal overnight, required
Summary
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.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Maintain strict confidentiality standards.
2. Serve as an advocate for the needs of individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual
assault.
3. Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, follow-up services and transportation to all
survivors as needed/requested, including court and hospital transportation, accompaniment, and
advocacy.
4. Be 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 advocacy.
5. Attend case management and staff meetings as required.
6. Document Service Efforts and Time in ETO, InSite and ETO Parallel HMIS.
7. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual program reporting for grants as needed by providing
relevant statistics and anecdotes.
8. Create and maintain the On-Call Schedule.
9. Be knowledgeable in Financial Justice, housing issues, survivor needs, budgeting, educational
opportunities, job/career seeking, and other skills related to retaining permanent supportive
housing.
10. Establish and maintain rapport with property owners, property management companies and
partner organizations.
11. Educate property owners about the Housing Assistance Programs and the needs of survivors
as they re- establish secure permanent housing.
12. Assist in creating and updating forms, procedures and guidelines related to housing programs
13. Create and circulate a list of available housing properties.
14. Assist with maintaining inventory/needs lists of household items and resident needs as it pertains
to the Housing Assistance Programs.
15. Assist in completing required reports and gathering statistics related to the Housing Assistance
Programs.
16. Participate in Eastern Continuum of Care and in Regional Housing Advisory Board (RHAB) events
and trainings.
Additional Responsibilities
• Complete and remain current in all trainings, relevant to essential responsibilities, and
expectations required by the CCWC-RTP funding agencies.
• Participate in relevant task forces, committees and meetings, including PCADV Caucuses, if
relevant and desired.
• Assist 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 donations.
• Serve as back-up to on-call personnel.
• Perform other duties as required by Executive Director.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
• Working knowledge of general PC operations, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google
Suite.
• Successful completion of 65-hour direct service training.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, use of personal vehicle, proof of appropriate auto
insurance and registration required and be available for travel as position dictates.
• Act 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 stairs.
• Prolonged computer work.
• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• May require working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.
• May require exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and volatile interactions.
• Safety equipment and procedures are available and mandated.
Send resumes and cover letter to lborow@ccwcsafe.org.