Victim Support Specialist

Job overview

The Victim Support Specialist role is onsite in Somerset, PA. The posting states pay of $31,200–$33,072 per year. Victim Services Inc. provides support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes and their loved ones. The specialist provides trauma-informed, victim-centered, and culturally competent support, advocacy, and assistance. The role helps survivors navigate crisis situations and medical, legal, and criminal justice processes, while connecting with community agencies.

What you'll do

• Provide crisis support and advocacy
• assist with shelter needs
• accompany survivors to medical, legal, and criminal justice proceedings as needed
• facilitate support and psychoeducational groups
• complete protection-from-abuse order petitions
• provide after-hours on-call coverage
• and network with community agencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

victim support specialist

victim advocacy

crisis support

trauma-informed services

domestic violence support

sexual assault support

community services

somerset pa

victim services inc.

$31,200–$33,072/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Why this role

The posting states that extensive and ongoing training in working with survivors of crime will be provided.

About the employer

Victim Services Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.