APIP Facilitator

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate minimum of 2 weekly groups of 10-15 participants.
• Conduct interviews, as assigned, to assess and evaluate participants for risk to self or others.
• Engage participants in the orientation and ongoing treatment processes, through group counseling, under clinical supervision of the Social Worker or Supervisor.
• Document participant needs and refer to Case Manager for placement into appropriate community-based services and follow-up after assessment and counseling.
• Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly risk assessments as needed.

Specifications For Education/Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Required.

Skills And Experience

• Two (2) years of counseling experience, preferred, in a group setting.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred in social services, criminal justice system/jail/prison, working with re-entry and/or probation populations and experience and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
• Must have lived experience or training and experience in interfacing with the criminal justice system, accessing the vocational and educational service systems, identifying the aptitudes of participants, thorough familiarity and success with engaging participant’s experience.
• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to domestic violence and diversity issues.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability in delivering client services including: communication and listening skills, understanding of human interaction and personality development, the ability to write and record case documentation, and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
• Employee must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Must have ability to be flexible of schedule as needed (evenings required).
• Excellent written and verbal skills are required.

Pay

Salary: $65,000

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Organizational Overview

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter and support services and a leading provider of housing and services for families experiencing homelessness. Across 24 shelters in New York City, URI provides safe housing for nearly 4,000 individuals and their pets every night and serves more than 40,000 people annually. URI’s work is grounded in survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. In addition to emergency and transitional housing, URI delivers a robust continuum of Justice Initiatives—including economic empowerment, legal education and advocacy, prevention and youth programming, and abusive partner intervention—designed to break cycles of violence, instability, and poverty. URI also develops permanent affordable and supportive housing, advancing long-term pathways to safety, healing, and stability for families and communities.