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The Crisis Counselor/Advocate Hotline Independent Contractor I and II report directly to the Client Information/Grant Management & Special Initiatives Supervisor and are responsible for hotline coverage during non-business hours on weekdays, weekends and Holidays. Crisis Counselor/Advocate Hotline Independent Contractor Contracted Hours Role and Responsibilities: This position reports directly to the Client Information/Grant Management and Special Initiatives Supervisor and will be responsible for responding to victims of sexual violence and other crimes in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania during assigned hotline shifts. The assigned hotline shifts are scheduled outside the agency’s normal business hours, weekends, and holidays. Response to the hotline includes but is not limited to, in-person hospital and police court accompaniments for victims of crime. This position requires flexible availability during assigned hotline shifts and the capacity to work remotely. Duties include: Provide direct services via a crisis hotline to crime victims in Montgomery County Provide crisis intervention, supportive crisis counseling, information, and appropriate referrals to connect individuals with relevant services who have been affected by violent crimes in our community Provide in-person hospital accompaniment to emergency medical examinations resulting from rape, upon contact with hospitals serving Montgomery County Execute in-person police interview accompaniment when requested by a police department in Montgomery County. Ability to answer crisis hotline calls promptly or within three rings Ability to accompany a victim at a hospital within one hour of the request Ability to organize and process case notes in a timely manner Ability to provide crisis response and support requested via hotline on assigned weekday hours, assigned weekends, and assigned holidays Must attend agency meetings and case consultation as needed Preferred Skills: The following skills will assist in the success of the applicant in the position: Problem-solving Counseling Crisis intervention Time management Qualifications and Requirements: Successful completion of VSC 65+ hour Sexual Assault Counselor/ Victim Advocate Training (provided). Candidate must reside within the Philadelphia Tri-County area: Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia, Bucks or be able to respond to area hospital within an hour of a request for accompaniment. Criminal Record, Child Abuse history, and FBI clearance background check required. Valid driver's license, vehicle and valid automobile insurance are required. *Spanish language skills a plus. EOE To Apply Send a resume and cover letter to Lauren Uhl at lauren-uhl@vscmontcopa.org .

Call our free, 24-hour hotline or fill out our web form to request help now. All our services are free. / Get Help / For Survivors of Trafficking / Being trafficked causes complex trauma, leading to severe, lifelong developmental, physical, and mental health consequences. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-888-521-0983. All VSC services, including individual counseling, advocacy, and community referrals, are available at no cost to you. CALL 1-888-521-0983 How VSC can help you As a survivor of trafficking you might experience depression, anxiety, shame, confusion, difficulty sleeping, substance abuse disorder, and feelings of alienation. Individual counseling can help you work through trauma symptoms and toward emotional wellbeing. As a survivor you might need a safety plan. Our counselors can help you make a plan. We can help you connect with community resources, including (for those eligible), Pennsylvania's Victim Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP). For Survivors of Trafficking You are not alone

Volunteer, donate, or invite us to speak with your school, organization, or workplace. / Get Involved / Get involved Help us empower people. You matter. Your words matter. Your time matters. Your compassion matters. Your gift matters. You can help victims of crime. No matter how you choose to get involved with VSC, your help matters and it makes a difference. Volunteer Be a crisis hotline volunteer. Attend events and help out in other ways. Learn More Be a Digital Advocate Stand with survivors on social media. We'll show you how. Learn More Make a purchase from our Amazon wish list We're asking for your support to make our space more welcoming and update our counseling rooms. Shop Now Donate Support our work with a gift today. Give Now Join an Event Find an event that works for you. Find an Event Learn about protective schools Find resources for educators in Montgomery County, PA. Learn More

Participate in community events in Montgomery County on behalf of VSC < Back Community Outreach Volunteer Participate in community events in Montgomery County on behalf of VSC Community Outreach volunteers attend community events and inform the public about availability of VSC's trauma informed services. Training Requirements 10 Hour Agency Orientation Training Clearances FBI, Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Time Commitment Minimum of 2 events annually for about 2-4 hours per event

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Endowment: sustaining VSC into the future Sustaining VSC into the future is critical to ensuring VSC services will remain available to those suffering from victimization and ensuring that VSC's prevention education programs continue. We ask that you help us achieve this goal by directing your gift to the VSC endowment. Ways to Support VSC's Endowment You can support VSC's endowment by Including VSC in your will or estate plan Giving securities to VSC Establishing a charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder trust Donating cash, stocks, real estate, art work, life insurance, retirement plans, etc. Making a gift online Hosting a fundraiser for VSC If you have questions about VSC's endowment or options for planned giving, please contact Executive Director Mary Onama , LMSW.

For master's-level students < Back Counseling Intern For master's-level students A counseling intern provides in-person individual and group counseling to VSC clients twice a week; completes intakes with clients; conducts individual and group sessions with clients; takes crisis hotline shifts; and participates in weekly supervision. Interns must be available to intern the whole academic year. Interns must have access to a vehicle during the internship. Training Requirements 65 Hour Sexual Assault Counselor/Victim Advocate Training Clearances FBI, Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Time Commitment 2 full days in office per week is the minimum; hours should be flexible to meet evening time slots

VSC press contact and recent media appearances. for the media Press Contact Mary Onama, Executive Director, 610-277-0932 In the Media Small nonprofits, service agencies feel impact of Pa.'s budget impasse (WFMZ) Small programs like rape crisis centers bear heavy burden of Pa.'s budget impasse (PennLive / Spotlight Pennsylvania) Red Sand event in Norristown raises awareness about human trafficking (Pottstown Mercury) Victim Services Center of Montgomery County promotes awareness with billboard campaign (Pottstown Mercury) Montgomery County kids learn about consent during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (WHYY) Victim Advocates in Montgomery County hold rally recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (The Times-Herald) “Inexplicable”: familia llora asesinato de madre hispana a sangre fría (Telemundo62) Victim Services Center of Montgomery County to organize Sexual Assault Awareness Month programs (The Times-Herald) Gun violence, mass shootings spur victims agencies to action (WHYY) New laws to help sexual abuse victims in Pennsylvania (ABC27 News) Victim Services hosts a virtual Survivor Solidarity Run on May 2 (The Times-Herald) Victim Services is still available to help clients during coronavirus pandemic (The Times-Herald) Various Voices Club hosts discussion on the law and sexual harassment, assault The Knight Crier (North Penn High School student newspaper) Victim Services Center advocate aims to bridge barriers The Times-Herald MontCo launches text-to-911 services WHYY Philadelphia-area experts react to Kavanaugh's defiant defense The Philadelphia Inquirer Pennsylvanians increasingly turning to new protective orders The Pocono Record Montgomery County vigil helps people who have lost loved ones to violent crimes (KYW News Radio) Financial Disclosures Years ending in 2018, 2017 Years ending in 2017, 2016

Register as a vendor, pay online, and download flyers for the event. Rates for nonprofits, businesses, individuals and food trucks / stands. Empower-Palooza! Vendor Opportunities We are planning a full day of food, family, and fun, focusing on keeping kids safe and empowering them for the future. We welcome vendor applications from individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in our community. Vendor fees are: $25 for nonprofits $50 for businesses & individuals $100 for food trucks / stands Vendor applications are due by 11:59 PM on March 31, 2023. Please complete the form below to let us know you're interested. We will follow up! Questions? To learn more about this event please contact Kiley Addis at @kiley-addis@vscmontcopa.org . To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please visit the sponsorships page. Vendor Registration First Name Last Name Email Company / Organization Address Phone Can you bring your own table and chairs? Yes No Would you like to receive the VSC monthly newsletter? Vendor's Website Vendor's Instagram Handle Vendor's Faceook Page I agree to submit the vendor payment fee after review and approval of the vendor application. I understand a payment request will be sent via email by April 1 and will serve as a confirmation of my attendance at the Empower-Palooza! 2023 event. SUBMIT Thank you! We will be in touch. We are no longer accepting vendor applications. When you are a vendor for this event, you are helping children, and families access activities, food, drinks, shirts, resources, and more…FOR FREE! This event aims to reduce and prevent harm to children and youth by: increasing community connectedness increasing parent-child communication and access to trusted adults, increasing youth social activities providing parents access to positive parenting tools teaching children prosocial skills while addressing their social-emotional needs. gaining access to safety, protection, and wellness resources that can be life-saving engaging in educational, family-friendly, fun activities! Download and Share Event Graphics Mouse over each graphic and look for the download icon on the lower right side. sponsors We thank the following sponsors for their generous support. Action Karate Plymouth Meeting Boss Mores Custom Print House Children's Hospital of Philadelphia GodFeeds Vegan Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Wegmans Zumba with Jess