Description

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 11 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. Services will be geared toward non-shelter clients living in the community and gender-based violence-seeking U.S. asylum, with a focus on the needs of new arrivals to New York. Assist 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 in lower Manhattan.

Other responsibilities include conducting community outreach and education, and collaborating with other agencies, to best assist and empower immigrant survivors of domestic violence, other forms of gender based violence and human trafficking and to advocate on their behalf with systems affecting their lives.

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.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Organizational Relationships

• Maintains a network of contacts with other Social Service Agencies.

• Collaborates with and refers to external counseling programs when appropriate.

• Works collaboratively with agency staff across all sites.

Requirements

•  LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or Limited Permit required 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, including working collaboratively with professionals across disciplines, (e.g. domestic violence advocates, housing specialists, attorneys, police officers, government officials, workforce development professionals and other community-based agency staff).
• Experience and familiarity with relevant social services focusing on women’s issues strongly desired.
• Familiar with issues of trauma, violence prevention and victimization.
• Familiarity with NYC public benefits and housing systems is helpful.
• Proficiency in multi-tasking and organizational skills are helpful.
• Ability to collaborate with others and engage in teamwork is necessary.
• Familiarity with data entry and other computer programs.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish or additional community language strongly preferred.

Budgeted Salary: $60,000-$62,000 annually

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

Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of first dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Employer retirement contribution
• Paid time off
• Flex spending account 
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement program

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. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ , and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.