Adult Domestic Violence Counselor

About the role

Provide Clinical Counseling services to adult clients within WINGS. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, domestic violence education, safety planning, and referrals to WINGS 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 Counseling 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 Manager of Clinical Services.
• Work may be required some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and serve as an on-call staff on a rotating basis with minimal notice, and work at any of the locations within WINGS Program, as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or closely related field, required.
• Experience working with people affected by homelessness, domestic violence, or other trauma-related populations, required.
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred.
• CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.
• ICDVP credential preferred.
• Spanish Bilingual preferred.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Strong working knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite along with excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and oral/written communication skills with professional boundaries.
• Possess the ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skilled in working with sensitive issues and in maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Benefits

• 403b Retirement Plan
• 403b Employer Match
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• EAP