POSITION OVERVIEW

The Trauma-Informed Abusive Partner Intervention Program (APIP) Coordinator is responsible for direct service provision to participants and oversight of all APIP staff. Direct services include therapeutic groups utilizing the a Trauma-Informed modality, advocacy services, referrals and follow-up. Individual must demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to the impact of the criminal justice system, trauma and domestic violence. In addition, the Trauma-Informed APIP Program Coordinator will make all necessary assessments to secure effective therapeutic services to all clients in the program. The Trauma-Informed APIP Program Coordinator will provide a combined clinical and community-coordinated response to domestic violence.

Salary: $58,500 - $63,000

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate weekly therapeutic groups of 12-15 participants.
• Manage all aspects of evaluation, reporting and compliance with participants.
• Provide individual counseling to participants as it relates to issues of trauma based on clinical assessment.
• Conduct interviews, as assigned by APIP Director, to assess and evaluate participants for risk to self or others.
• Engage participants in the orientation and ongoing treatment processes, through group counseling, under clinical supervision of the APIP Director.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills with the client population.
• Supervision of the Case Manager, and the Program Assistant. Both will assist with all program implementation and management protocols.
• Function independently and ensure appropriate action is taken in crisis situations per agency procedures.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of participants.
• Develop, with each group of participants, a contract of mutually agreed goals and objectives to be accomplished within an agreed upon timetable.
• Maintain participant and victim files. Ensure that survivors are receiving best practices and holistic support.
• Conduct trauma-centered intakes and safety assessment and collaborate with community-based resources to develop individualized risk management plans.
• Oversee adherence to contractual mandates with District Attorney’s Office of New York.
• Participate in group supervision, staff meetings and trainings to ensure that participants are receiving trauma-informed supportive services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Abusive Partner Intervention Director.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Master degree in Social Work.
• Licensed LMSW or LCSW.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferable.
• Three (3) years of experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
• Experience or training combined with experience in interfacing with the criminal justice system; accessing the vocational and educational service systems; and identifying the aptitudes of participants.
• Demonstrated success and thorough familiarity with engaging participant’s experience.
• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to domestic violence and diversity issues.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred
• Must possess a demonstrated ability in delivering client services including: communication and listening skills; understanding of human interaction and personality development; ability to write and record case documentation; and proven skills in group counseling.
• Employee must be computer-literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have ability to be flexible of schedule as needed – evenings are required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills are required.