Counselor Advocate - Education / Flex

2 months ago
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania$18.13/hrFull TimeCounselor

25th percentile for Counselor — see your $/RVU rate and counter-offer number

Your Market Position

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35% below median for Counselor in PA — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $202k over 3 years

Posted 66 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Domestic Violence Service Center as a Counselor Advocate – Education/Flex in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • person (both individual and group) counseling at DVSC and within behavioral health facilities. DATA COLLECTION and INPUT:
  • Develop and provide age
  • appropriate educational program presentations to students, as scheduled.
  • Provide information and follow up assistance to school and college providers and staff in order to increase the capacity to appropriately identify and respond to domestic violence victims.

Requirements

  • and housing guidelines while on duty.
  • Perform other reasonably requested duties as per Supervisors or the Executive Director.
  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND JOB SKILLS A high school diploma with experience working in social work, health care, the provision of education/training, or another related field, is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in social work, healthcare, education/training or a related field is desired.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $18.13/hr

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Domestic Violence Service Center as a Counselor Advocate – Education/Flex.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionIntakeSupportive Options CounselingSafety PlanningInformation And ReferralAdvocacyFollow Up ServicesProgram DevelopmentData CollectionDocumentationPublic SpeakingConfidentialityIndependent WorkTeamworkAssertivenessCommunication
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Position Insights

Domestic Violence Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Domestic Violence Counseling position at Domestic Violence Service Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $18.13/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Intake, Supportive Options Counseling, Safety Planning, Information And Referral, Advocacy, Follow Up Services, Program Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Domestic Violence Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves developing and implementing domestic violence prevention training and education programs for various age groups, alongside providing direct client services including crisis intervention, counseling, and safety planning for shelter and housing clients.

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