What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention and Education Counselor position at Violence Prevention Center Southwestern Illinois?
Overview:
The Violence Prevention Center is looking for a full-time professional counselor to join our counseling team. This is an opportunity for a dynamic counselor to provide domestic violence education and outreach to professionals. This position will play an important role in ensuring healthcare, and social service professionals understand best practices in responding to survivors' needs. This position builds relationships with local school personnel and provides safe dating information to students in middle and high schools. empower survivors of domestic violence and impact our communities. This position provides counseling, group sessions, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, information, referrals, and related services to survivors of domestic violence.
Responsibilities:
· Facilitates educational presentations on domestic violence topics to community providers
· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community providers
· Works cooperatively with other social service personnel seeking services for their clients
· Develop presentation curriculums based on audience and keep updated on current practices and statistics
· Facilitate domestic violence support groups
· Meet annual program goals, including new clients, individual, family, and group sessions.
· Travel throughout St. Clair, Monroe, and Randolph counties
Qualifications:
· Enthusiasm for the mission of the Violence Prevention Center and the survivors we serve
· Passion for providing engaging presentations and quality education on domestic violence.
· MA/MS in counseling, social work, or closely related field.
· Licensed or preparing for licensure is preferred
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Strong public speaking skills, especially In an educational or large group setting.
· Ability to work and connect with diverse populations.
· Capacity to work independently while in collaboration with a team.
· Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional or must become certified within 18 months.
· Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.
Hours: This position works a flexible 40-hour work week. Hours will vary based on community needs, including some evenings and weekends as required.
About the Agency: The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois (VPC) works to eliminate domestic violence in individual lives and society as a whole. The agency believes that all people have the right to be free from harm, to be respected, and to determine and pursue their own goals. Operating with these values allows the VPC to meet clients where they are and empowers survivors to heal from trauma. The VPC accomplishes this through survivor-led support services, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency housing, and rapid rehousing. These life-saving services are essential to the survivors of domestic violence we serve and provide clients with the best opportunities to create lasting safety and peace in their lives.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belleville, IL
Salary : $54,000 - $59,000