Crime Victims Counselor/Advocate

Do you want to be a part of making individual and social change? Join A New Hope Center!A New Hope Center employs compassionate, energetic, and bright people- all to help other people. We are strengths-oriented and flexible to the needs of our team members. A New Hope Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, located in Tioga County, New York, that serves all victims of crime and abuse; most people served have been harmed through domestic violence, sexual violence, and/or child abuse. The Counselor/Advocate will provide direct services, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of abuse, as well as assist with coverage of A New Hope Center's 24-hour hotline. Email both resume and cover letter, with desired salary range, to [email protected]. A New Hope Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, located in Tioga County, New York, that serves all victims of crime and abuse; most people served have been harmed through domestic and/or sexual violence. This counselor / advocate will provide direct services, counseling and advocacy for the people we serve in both a residential and nonresidential capacity, as well as coverage of the 24-hour hotline. Duties:Full time hours with shared on-call backup responsibilities for the implementation of our 24-hour crisis intervention services.Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessments, client accompaniment and short-term individual/group counseling to victims and their family membersProvide supportive counseling and advocacy to clients staying at our domestic violence safe dwellingAdvocate on clients behalf with law enforcement, District Attorneys Offices, public benefits agencies, courts, medical providers, and other relevant organizationsDevelop and maintain strong contacts with referral agencies throughout Tioga and the surrounding region, and provide clients with information and referrals to outside services for themselves and their relevant family membersMaintain accurate case records and program statistics in compliance with funding requirements and objectivesAssist with community education, trainings, and outreach to community groups and service providers to inform them about ANHCs services and relevant issuesOther duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications:Commitment to learning, understanding, and addressing issues related to domestic violence, sexual violence, social justice, and an anti-oppression frame of reference.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a teamStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to think critically and address crisis situations as they ariseStrong work ethicOpen and accepting attitudeEducation and experience are considered relative to the work and above characteristics Email both resume and cover letter, with desired salary range to [email protected] process includes phone contact and two in-person interviews.