Classification: 40 hours/week (Full-Time/Non-Exempt)

Mission Statement: The mission of Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response® (STAR®) is to support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response, and create social change to end sexual violence.

The Counselor is responsible for providing individual and group counseling to sexual trauma survivors and their loved ones. Other duties may include the supervision and training of staff/volunteers/interns that support the program.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Provide individual counseling to survivors
• Facilitate group therapy sessions
• Participate in weekly team meetings
• Participate in supervision for licensure (while working towards licensure)
• Complete treatment plans for clients (when needed)
• Provide daily reminder calls/emails (when needed)
• Complete psychosocial assessments for new clients
• Documentation of all client interactions
• Complete case management of clients (following up with no-show's, calling new intakes, scheduling matters, looking up referral agencies)
• Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education either in person or online to keep up with best practices.

As Needed

• Follow up for requests for counseling information from clients, agencies and other practitioners
• Respond to third party requests
• Answer crisis hotline calls
• Develop activities and events to engage survivors
• Collaborate with other agencies to increase services for survivors
• Submit mandated reports to DCFS and/or law enforcement
• Community outreach
• Facilitate community trainings
• Develop psychoeducational materials on various topics related to sexual trauma for use with clients, community partners, and the general public

Requirements for all Positions at STAR

STAR expects the following qualities for the members of our team:

• You are committed to carrying out STAR's mission, vision and philosophy.
• You adhere to STAR's core values, policies and procedures.
• You value differences, recognizing that different perspectives and cultural diversity make the world a better place to be.
• You uphold the highest ethical standards and respect for confidentiality.
• You communicate effectively, problem solve, and work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• You know how to secure and deploy resources both effectively and efficiently.
• You build strong relationships, and you deliver effective client and survivor-centric solutions.
• You have strong writing skills and maintain quality documentation free of grammatical and spelling errors.
• You display professionalism with clients and co-workers.
• You take care of yourself by knowing your personal limitations, communicating your needs to others, and asking for help when needed.
• You can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have excellent organizational skills.
• You can identify and respond to shifting priorities.
• You are committed to learning and growing both professionally and personally.
• You have completed, or will complete in the first year of employment, a mandatory 40 hours of sexual violence training; plus 20 hours of continuing education/training annually.
• You have a valid driver's license and a working, insured vehicle at the time of appointment.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; some evenings and weekends expected