Counseling After Abortion Coordinator

Alternatives Pregnancy Center’s Mission Statement:

Alternatives Pregnancy Center exists to care for Denver-area women and men in pregnancy-related crisis and offer them a meaningful alternative to abortion. Following the example of Christian love, we seek to meet their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. And we enable and encourage them to choose life every day.

We provide a 24-Hour Helpline, pregnancy tests and options counseling, limited ultrasound services, STD testing and treatment, adoption education, pre- and post-natal medical care referrals, financial and legal referrals, and counseling after abortion. All services are provided free of charge.

We are looking for someone who is:

A supportive and compassionate counselor specializing in one-on-one care for post-abortive women. Known for strong integrity, strict confidentiality, and well-maintained interpersonal and therapeutic boundaries. Dedicated to preserving the mission and standards of the program for clients, volunteers, and the organization. Lives out a committed relationship with Jesus Christ and upholds the sanctity of human life in both personal values and professional service.

Position Summary:

To coordinate and lead the counseling after abortion (post-abortion) ministry of Alternatives. Provides one-on-one counseling for post-abortive women. Coordinates groups of post-abortion clients and co-facilitators. Educate the surrounding community on the effects of post-abortion stress and work to engage women in post-abortion healing. This position requires a person of integrity with a high level of awareness of confidentiality, a solid practice of interpersonal and therapeutic boundaries, continued fidelity of the program for clients, volunteers and the organization.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work/ Preferably Licensed.

Preferred:

• Experience counseling grief and loss, PTSD and relationship issues. Has experience in crisis intervention and crisis counseling.

General Requirements:

• Committed and exemplified relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Committed to Alternatives mission statement and the sanctity of human life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for direct supervision of counseling after abortion volunteer team, including other post-abortion counselors, interns and volunteer group facilitators.
• Schedule and perform post-abortion client intakes to determine level of service. Make appropriate assessment for client needs, timely response to client calls and emails.
• Counsel clients in need of individual post-abortion counseling; assess client’s readiness to participate in a group.
• Refer clients to outside sources for counseling and other resources, as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate, plan and implement post-abortion groups throughout the year.
• Maintain documentation for each client contact.
• Maintain client statistics and records in data management system
• Regularly attend group and individual supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.

This position will be posted until filled.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you agree with Alternatives Mission Statement: Alternatives Pregnancy Center exists to care for Denver-area women and men in pregnancy-related crisis and offer them a meaningful alternative to abortion. Following the example of Christian love, we seek to meet their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. And we enable and encourage them to choose life every day.
• Do you believe in life from conception through natural death?
• Do you have a driver's license and reliable transportation?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $58,000