Legal Advocate – Lackawanna County

JOB TITLE: Legal Advocate (Lackawanna County)

HOURS: Full time

CATEGORY: Professional Staff, exempt

RESPONSIBLE TO: Economic Advocacy Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide crisis intervention and empowerment counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in a manner consistent with the mission of WRC and in full compliance with all policies and procedures of the agency. Advocate for program participants within the civil and criminal justice system and other related areas to help program participants navigate systems and ensure systems are responsive to needs of battered women and sexual assault victims.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. * Uphold the mission of WRC and abide by WRC policies and procedures outlined in WRC General Operating Manual.
2. * Provide, by telephone or in-person, direct services including but not limited to: crisis response, support, advocacy, accompaniment (legal or medical), case management, individual counseling, and information and referral. Develop and monitor individual service plans with each individual program participant. Plan for and provide safe follow-up contact.
3. * Act as an advocate for program participants with legal, medical and other systems.
4. * Assist program participants in assessing their needs related to legal systems. Provide support and information regarding legal options
5. * Assess with program participants on an on-going basis their safety risks specific to involvement with legal systems.
6. * Conduct systems advocacy as planned by supervisor to improve the response to victims in all relevant systems including the community, law enforcement, courts, law profession, and social service organizations.
7. * Provide information and educational materials to program participants preparing for court filings or legal proceedings including but not limited to judicial protocols and court process/procedure
8. * Develop, update and distribute resource materials regarding victim’s compensation, victim’s rights, judicial system protocols, state and federal laws, pending legislation and public policy, and other related topics.
9. * Maintain program participant case records in accordance with WRC policy and procedure.
10. * Serve as agency on-call worker when assigned.
11. Develop educational materials for legal professionals, court personnel, district justices, and law enforcement officers. Participate in training seminars as assigned.
12. Establish and maintain working relationships with court and legal system personnel.
13. Update staff regarding court schedules, court system protocols, and other related activity.
14. * Participate in trainings required by funding sources and WRC.
15. * Participate in WRC legal advocacy team meetings.
16. Participate in WRC staff meetings, in-service training, and organization activities as assigned.
17. Participate in advocacy activities on a local level including but not limited to the Lackawanna County Domestic Violence Task Force.
18. Participate in advocacy activities on a local, state and national level, specifically, but not limited to, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) Legal Committee, PCADV Legal Advocacy Committee, and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) Legal Committee.
19. Other duties as assigned to further the safety and security of the person being served.

LEGAL ADVOCATE QUALIFICATIONS :
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field or
• A combination of four years education, experience and skill in working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Applicant must successfully complete the WRC crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Travel is necessary and access to reliable transportation is essential, including for training and development which may necessitate being out of the area for a period of time over night stays.
• Pass Act 33, Act 34, FBI Clearances and required clearances to meet with incarcerated survivors.
• Must be willing to schedule working hours to coincide with the priorities of the Center.

Submit Letter of Application and Resume to:

Economic Advocacy Director
Women’s Resource Center, Inc.
PO Box 975
Scranton, Pa 18501

Or E-Mail to:
CarolS@wrcnepa.org

Deadline: Monday February 10, 2020

Middle School Educator

JOB TITLE: Middle School Educator

HOURS: Part Time with possible Full time

CATEGORY: Professional, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Education Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Middle School Educator will educate area youth on healthy relationships, safety and risk reduction for dating violence, sexual violence, domestic violence, trafficking and stalking in collaboration with other community agencies. Facilitate the prevention focused Dating Matters program in area schools using the evidence informed curriculum. Assist middle school aged victims of sexual and domestic violence, dating violence, trafficking and stalking who participate in the Dating Matters program. Take part in providing professional development trainings for school staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitate Dating Matters program, an evidence informed curriculum, in area middle schools. Interact in a professional way with school staff and students
2. Be prepared for classes including outlining and reviewing Dating Matters lesson plans. Prepare materials including making copies of handouts and worksheets. Maintain program supplies and equipment. Conduct pre- and post-tests.
3. Attend regular supervision with Manager of Education and other team members.
4. Calculate, tabulate and maintain records and files as assigned pertaining to education programs. Compile and submit reports as needed.
5. *Provide crisis intervention and individual empowerment counseling to middle school aged victims of sexual and domestic violence, dating violence, trafficking and stalking who are impacted by the trauma.
6. Make referrals to the Women’s Resource Center or other agencies as needed.
7. *Maintain client case records. Assist with collection of data for progress reports regarding victim’s knowledge on dynamics of healthy relationships, violence and safety measures.
8. Act as a resource person for staff regarding adolescent dating violence, domestic & sexual violence.
9. Attend trainings and professional development opportunities regarding prevention and education practices, as well as domestic and dating violence and sexual assault, feminist theory, community resources and other topics related to adolescents and teens.
10. Work in collaboration with other agencies in the community working with adolescents and teens and to conduct outreach activities.
11. *Attend staff meetings, participate in in-service training and volunteer training and attend related professional activities as assigned.
12. * Uphold the mission of WRC and abide by WRC policies and procedures outlined in WRC General Operating Manual.
13. Other duties as assigned.

MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or related Human Services field
• Experience and skill in working with pre-teens/teens and/or victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Facilitation and/or conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Public Speaking skills and experience.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with people of various ethnic, racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Applicant must successfully complete the WRC crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Travel is necessary and access to reliable transportation is essential.
• Willing and able to engage in community-based activities and efforts that focus on changing social norms, attitudes and behaviors.
• Pass Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances and FBI Background Check.
• Must be willing to schedule working hours to coincide with the priorities of the Center, including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual preferred

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Sarah Dawgert, sarahd@wrcnepa.org.

Rural Economic & Housing Advocate

JOB TITLE: Rural Economic & Housing Advocate
HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
CATEGORY: Professional Staff; Exempt
RESPONSIBLE TO: Susquehanna County Program Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide Crisis and Advocacy services in a manner consistent with the mission of WRC and in full compliance with all policies and procedures of the agency. Provide case management, crisis intervention, and empowerment counseling for WRC Safe Housing Program participants (including Rapid Re-housing); advocate for Safe House Program participants within the housing and welfare systems, economic and career focused institutions and other related areas. Assist Safe Housing Program participants in navigating systems, and conduct advocacy with various systems to ensure response to the needs of survivors of domestic and sexual assault.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES*:

1. *Assess referrals to the Safe Housing Program and schedule and conduct initial interviews to determine eligibility as defined by WRC program guidelines and contractors.

2. *Complete a History of Abuse with each Safe Housing Program participant to assess safety risks for the Safe Housing Program participant, her children, WRC advocates, and others; develop a safety plan for delivery of services in accordance with WRC policies and procedures.

3. *Develop and maintain working relationships with housing/property owners in the community and maintain an updated list of housing referrals and community resources

4. *Coordinate initial inspection and lease signing with the landlord and Safe Housing Program participant.

5. *Respond to issues, needs, and concerns of the landlord or the Safe Housing Program participant as related to the rental property.

6. * Develop and monitor individual goal plans; provide case management, advocacy, and accompaniment in cooperation with the Safe Housing Program participant.

7. *Facilitate economic stability by providing referral, advocacy, and accompaniment to organizations and institutions that address budget and credit counseling, career and educational development, housing needs, and other related economic needs.

8. *Coordinate, schedule and facilitate group meetings with Safe Housing Program participant and their children.

9. *Maintain client case records. Communicate essential information in appropriate logs in accordance with policy and procedure.

10. *Assist with data collection and funding reports as assigned.

11. *Answer agency hotlines and respond to crisis situations involving program participants. Provide accompaniment to police, hospitals and courts

12. *Respond to initial contacts by program participants with the agency, prioritize requests for service based on critical needs and provide immediate support, information and linkages to all WRC services as needed.

13. Attend staff meetings, participate in in-service training, and attend related professional activities as
assigned.

14. *Uphold the mission of WRC and abide by WRC policies and procedures outlined in WRC General Operating Manual.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Economic & Housing Advocate:

• Bachelor degree in social work or related human services field, or a combination of three (3) years experience and skill in working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Demonstrate knowledge of domestic violence and /or sexual assault and a strong commitment to ending violence against women.
• Demonstrate commitment to feminist philosophy and the ability to use the empowerment counseling model.
• Demonstrate ability to apply WRC mission in daily practice.
• Demonstrate effective crisis intervention, case management and counseling skills and the ability to facilitate groups.
• Demonstrate ability to act as an advocate on behalf of clients with a working knowledge of systems related to economic justice work including housing, welfare and social service systems.
• Demonstrate ability to develop professional, caring relationships with program participants and function as part of a team with coworkers.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with people of various ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must complete the training program of the Women’s Resource Center.
• Requires willingness to work and travel alone. Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential, including for training and development which may necessitate being out of the area for a period of overnight stays.
• Must pass Act 33, Act 34, and FBI background clearances

Counselor Advocate – Part Time

Counselor Advocate
1 Part-Time Weekends Position

Women’s Resource Center
Provides crisis intervention, individual
and group empowerment
counseling to program participants.
Complete job description on
our Website www. wrcnepa.org
Bachelor’s degree in social work or
related human services work. Submit
resume and cover letter to:
Program Manager,
PO Box 975
Scranton, PA 18501
or email to:
lorip@wrcnepa.org AA/EOE

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