Counselor

Job Overview

Provides coordinated, comprehensive case plan for all victims of domestic violence

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred
• Knowledge of the dynamics of Domestic violence
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred/ or must be completed within 6 months of hire
• Bilingual English Spanish
• Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment
• Ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision
• Provide a safe, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to all victims of domestic violence
• PREFERRED:
• Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable): Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Essential Functions

• Conduct an intake assessment within 24 hours of the assigned case and implement a case plan based on identified client needs
• Aid clients in achieving goals as developed in the case plan
• Advocate for clients' behalf to other social services agencies
• Responsible for providing direct services to clients
• Provide crisis counseling, information, and referral when answering the hotline
• Maintain confidential and adequate clients records
• Documents all hotline calls, incidents and observations
• Attending all meetings and trainings related to job
• Enters daily end of shift log for next staff person
• Provides transportation as needed
• Responsible for other duties assigned by the Program Director or Coordinator

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range: $29.23 - $36.38 per hour

Schedule: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m, Days, Full-Time

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer