Objective: Provide supportive counseling to victim/survivors of domestic violence who have co-occurring issues domestic violence, mental health and substance use.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, individual and group intervention for victims who survived trauma and have substance use and/or mental health conditions using techniques (preferably CBT).

· Provide assessments within 72 hours of victim/survivors arrival to the Shelter.

· Develop collaborative strength-based treatment plans.

· Provide onsite mental health crisis interventions and assist all participants that have an identified issue with substance use, with counseling or referral to in-patient or out-patient providers.

· Utilize the “Trauma Recovery and Empowerment” (TREM) curriculum to address recovery and healing from sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

· Maintain written documentation on the goals and progress for each participant that has substance abuse problems/concerns.

· Facilitate weekly support groups for substance abuse, domestic violence and trauma/mental health conditions.

· Provide 24-hour crisis line, office, and shelter coverage during the scheduled shift. Manage incoming calls and complete necessary documentation.

· Assess immediate crisis needs of clients and address appropriately.

· Support the daily operations of the shelter offices.

· Complete and maintain client records and document services provided in Osnium database.

· Educate clients on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault and options/resources available.

· Work with clients to develop and maintain relevant and meaningful strength-based case plans.

· Provide concrete case management and referrals to in-house and external resources.

· Meet regularly with clients to support case plan accomplishments.

· Refer clients to other agencies and mainstream community resources and advocate directly with other agencies as needed to help client access necessary services.

· Maintain service partnerships with referral agencies.

· Conduct shelter client assessments and intakes. Orientate clients to shelter and shelter guidelines.

· Assure that appropriate shelter guidelines are practiced.

· Assist clients in identifying and fulfilling personal and service needs.

· Comply with all agency policies and safety procedures. Document shelter happenings and client activities as necessary.

· Oversee shelter environment and activities, facilitate problem solving for in-house conflicts and crises, encourage and model appropriate shelter interactions. Mediate on behalf of residential clients when appropriate.

· Provide appropriate follow-up and documentation of emergency incidents or non-compliance of shelter guidelines.

· Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as needed.

· Provide personal advocacy outreach services to residents who have exited shelter.

· Provide any and all shelter support as directed by Supervisor Program Director, Executive Director or Chief Executive Officer.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

· BA/ BSW degree and/or equivalent to five years’ experience in substance abuse and behavioral health related field.

· Registered or ability to register with Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (KSBSRB).

· Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.

· Awareness of relationship violence, child abuse, stalking, and sexual abuse and assault preferred.

· Knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for people who have been victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention and case management skills beneficial.

· Previous employment or volunteer work in human services, community agencies or other related nonprofit or social change organizations a plus.

· Excellent oral and written communication and computer skills are required.

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaker preferred but not required.

· Position requires the ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and on-call scheduling.

Friends of Yates, Inc. (FOY) is an equal opportunity employer. FOY does not consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or marital status in employment decisions. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based upon these grounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person