What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Domestic Violence Counselor position at Guardian Angel Community Services?
BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, develop and implement counseling services for children of victims of domestic violence
MSW or MA in Counseling required
Evenings required
1. Provide individual and group counseling services for children
2. Maintain a weekly schedule for individual counseling
3. Assist with hotline and crisis intervention counseling
4. Complete documentation and reports required by GACS and for contractual obligations in an appropriate and timely manner
5. Communicate problems and issues of concern to the supervisor.
6. Consult with GACS clinical staff for support and attend required meetings required of all counselors
7. Collaborate with the advocacy and counseling coordinator and program supervisor to assure an effective counseling service delivery system
8. Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information
9. Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal
10. On call duties as assigned
11. Other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Attend staff meetings, team meetings and individual supervision
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in social work or a related field
2. Good verbal and written communication skills
3. Forty (40) hours ICADV approved domestic violence training
4. Sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of persons served
5. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
6. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials
7. Ability to work flexible hours
Pay: $53,000.00 - $54,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000 - $54,500