Counselor, Non-Residential Services

Counselor, Non-Residential Services at Sanctuary For Families summary :

The Counselor provides trauma-informed counseling and case management services to adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and gender-based violence. Responsibilities include assessments, individual and group counseling, safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, legal support, outreach, and collaboration with community partners. The role requires a clinical license, fluency in Spanish, the ability to work evenings, and familiarity with social service systems and trauma-related issues.

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies : direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Counselor will provide ongoing and trauma-informed comprehensive counseling services to adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and / or other forms of gender violence. Assist the clients to move toward managing their trauma; understanding the impact of gender-based violence on their lives and that of their children; help them to reach economic stability through case management, advocacy, and referral if necessary, to organizations providing such services. Opportunity to work in supportive, team oriented environments at the Manhattan Family Justice Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts evidence-based assessments and psycho-social interviews for adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence.
• Provides comprehensive trauma-informed individual / group counseling services with trauma and strengths-based perspectives to help clients process, cope, and heal from experiences of gender-based violence.
• Provides safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, and referrals to other related services as needed.
• Provides affidavits and testimony for immigration and other legal purposes.
• Conducts trauma-related and gender-based violence outreach and training to community organizations and institutions serving the community.
• Maintains accurate case records and utilizes internal database systems to track direct services to clients and outreach events.
• Conducts groups on an on-going basis.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Budgeted Salary : $68,429 - $75,588 per year; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

Work position is Full-time, Salaried / Exempt.

Work schedule is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations.

Benefits :

Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.

Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Keywords :

domestic violence counselor, trauma-informed counseling, gender-based violence, case management, crisis intervention, advocacy services, survivor support, mental health counseling, trauma counseling, social services