Adult Domestic Violence Counselor

Description

Position: Adult Domestic Violence Counselor

Department: Program Services

Reports to: Manager of Clinical Services

Type: Full-time, salary, exempt

Objective:

To provide Clinical Counseling services to adult clients within the Suburban Safe House. Address issues related to domestic violence, homelessness, and other experiences of trauma by employing a strengths-based and trauma-informed counseling approach to service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide counseling, crisis intervention, domestic violence education, safety planning, and referrals to Suburban Rapid Rehousing clients.

· Conduct biopsychosocial assessments with clients interested in counseling services.

· Complete client-centered counseling Service Plans and updates according to policy.

· Interact with clients and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict, and stress management).

· Advocate for client needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member in order to coordinate services.

· Ensure documentation of client records in an accurate and timely way and in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements.

· Responsible for accurate and timely computer data entry and management of client information and services.

· Train and provide clinical supervision to Counselling interns.

· Coach and supervise ICDVP candidates.

· As directed, assist with the training of 40-hour domestic violence and CEU trainings.

· Attend and participate in weekly individual supervision under a licensed clinician, attend weekly team meetings as well as biweekly clinical group supervision.

· Work with Development Staff to establish indicators and outcomes measures, ensure accurate data collection and reporting, and ensure timely submission of all reports.

· Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.

· Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Clinical Services.

Requirements

· Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.

· Experience working with people effected by homelessness, domestic violence or other trauma related populations.

· Willingness and ability to successfully complete 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training and CPR & First Aid Certification and commitment to complete within 3 months of hire date (WINGS will provide, if necessary).

· Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

· Must hold ICDVP credential or pass test within 24 months from date of hire.

· Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred.

· Must have strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and oral/written communication skills with professional boundaries.

· Self-starter: with the ability to work efficiently and independently.

· Demonstrates a high level of professionalism.

· Must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends.

· Must have reliable transportation.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, advanced experience in Access and Excel a plus.

Salary : $34,400 - $43,600