What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Children's Counselor position at Guardian Angel Community Services?
BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, develop and implement counseling services for children of victims of domestic violence
- Provide individual and group counseling services for children of Spanish speaking families.
- Maintain a weekly schedule for individual counseling
- Assist with hotline and crisis intervention counseling
- Complete documentation and reports required by GACS and for contractual obligations in an appropriate and timely manner
- Communicate problems and issues of concern to the supervisor.
- Consult with GACS clinical staff for support and attend required meetings required of all counselors
- Collaborate with the advocacy and counseling coordinator and program supervisor to assure an effective counseling service delivery system
- Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information
- Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal
- On call duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Attend staff meetings, team meetings and individual supervision
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in social work or a related field
- Bilingual communication skills– Spanish/English
- Good verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
- Sensitivity to the cultural and socio economic characteristics of persons served
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Forty (40) hours ICADV approved domestic violence training within first year of employment– provided by the employer.
ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Guardian Angel Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.