SENIOR COUNSELOR - GRANT FUNDED

About the role

The Senior Counselor (Grant Funded) provides trauma-informed, shelter-based direct services to adult victims of sex and labor trafficking. This position supports a grant-funded program focused on crisis intervention, intensive case management, and shelter and housing coordination to promote victim stabilization and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed screenings and assessments for confirmed or potential victims of trafficking.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term stabilization services.
• Develop individualized service and safety plans tailored to client needs.
• Cook moderate physical activity may be required during emergency response efforts.
• Moderate physical activity may be required during emergency response efforts.
• Coordinate emergency shelter placement and support housing navigation toward longer-term stability.
• Facilitate referrals for medical, mental health, legal, and social services.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with landlords, service providers, and partner agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely case documentation in accordance with City, grant, and audit requirements.
• Participate in program monitoring, data tracking, and performance reporting consistent with grant deliverables.
• Protect client confidentiality and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with shelter partners and community-based organizations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science, such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• Three years of professional experience in counseling or related social services work are required.
• A Master's degree in a social or behavioral science may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (A.P. 2-2).

Qualifications

• Maintains professional boundaries and demonstrates integrity and maturity.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Ability to manage client crises in a calm and professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented and adaptable.

Skills

• Experience working with victims of trafficking, domestic violence, or other trauma-impacted populations.
• Experience in shelter-based or housing-focused case management.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices (e.g., TBRI, Motivational Interviewing).
• Strong documentation and data management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations; bilingual ability in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in Houston is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Continued employment is contingent upon availability of funding. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay

This position is grant funded. Salary information is not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM* Subject to change

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Application

To apply, only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .