Crisis Counselor (Part-Time)

Part-Time - Non-Exempt
20 hours/week within business hours, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Starting Salary Range: $22.60-$24.04/hr

Make a difference in your community. Do you believe in working towards justice through your direct advocacy? Do you want to join the team in the efforts towards self-determination, nonviolence practices and violence prevention for the benefit of API communities and those impacted by violence against women? The Center for the Pacific Asian Family is looking for a passionate and committed individual to fit that role!

The Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is a non-profit organization recognized nationally for its pioneering work in culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault program. CPAF’s multi-lingual and multi-cultural services include a 24-hour hotline, short-term and long-term shelters, counseling, case management, and supportive services. At CPAF, we believe in emphasizing and providing violence prevention programs, outreach, education, and advocacy on the issues of family violence and violence against women, centering on the Asian and Pacific Islander experience. Staff work in environments where children are present and may be called upon to provide support as needed.

Summary Statement:

Under the supervision of the Community Services Program Manager, the Crisis Counselor (PT) develops and implements a comprehensive community-based response for and with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, including crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, and case management. The Crisis Counselor will work closely with other teams to ensure an effective, coordinated community response to survivors in crisis through the hotline, chatline and SART, CPAF services in our Community Center and Emergency Shelter, and work with community partners.

CPAF is a community-based organization that draws from multiple disciplines to holistically serve individuals and families of many different sizes and cultural backgrounds. Staff work in environments where children are present and may be called upon to provide support as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate orientation, intake and assessment of survivors into community-based crisis intervention programs; develops and updates goal-oriented action plans; provide crisis intervention, emotional support and case management; advocate on behalf of survivor to other agencies.
• Answer crisis calls on CPAF hotline, respond to crisis situations, SART Advocacy requests and provide transportation with own vehicle if necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date client files on all client services and program activities; work with program manager to provide accurate feedback and data on monthly/quarterly/yearly goals. Maintain functioning office space.
• Driving is an essential job function for this position for client accompaniments. Therefore the employee must have valid driver’s license and use their own vehicle to perform duties. The employee must also be eligible for coverage under CPAF’s auto insurance policy.
• Provide general support asked of all staff which may include: responding to emergencies, providing hotline or site coverage, providing translation, maintaining a functioning office.
• Participate in program and organizational development and fundraising, and attend staff and team meetings.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate must possess demonstrated knowledge, skill, abilities and experience in the following areas:

• Committed to eliminating intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and family violence; practices non-violence including non-corporal child discipline.· Understands and is aligned with CPAF’s organizational values of Commitment to Non-Violence, Upholding Confidentiality, Self Determination, Teamwork, Continued Development, and Collaboration
• Understands and appreciates Asian/Pacific Islander cultures; is able to work with diverse communities (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender identity, class, etc.).
• Bilingual/bicultural API strongly preferred.
• Must submit to DOJ level Live Scan and subsequent arrest notification, national/local sex offender registry check, annual TB test and annual driving record search.
• Must be based in California and have reliable transportation to and from CPAF headquarters.
• Must have access to own vehicle.

Job Execution:

• Possess familiarity and skill in addressing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence with survivors.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed and able to coordinate multiple tasks, and highly motivated.
• Able to work well independently and as a member of a team; able to work collaboratively and thrive in a flexible, evolving environment, adapt to situations and manage change effectively.
• Able to effectively and efficiently address crises and problem-solve with open communication
• Able to plan work schedule respective to program needs, including working evenings or weekends if needed.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must complete 65-hour domestic violence/sexual assault certification training within six months of employment.

No phone calls please.

Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor harass nor allow harassment against its employees or applicants on the basis of ancestry, age (40 and above), citizenship, color, disability (physical and mental, includes HIV and AIDS), domestic partner status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, religious creed (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, request for FMLA, CFRA, or reasonable accommodation, transgender status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (“Protected Categories”).CPAF will not discriminate based on a perception that an employee or applicant is a member of one or more of the Protected Categories, or is associated with someone who is a member of one or more of the Protected Categories. CPAF is committed to fostering a diverse and safe work environment where employees respect one another and share a commitment to our organization’s mission, values, and strategies.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.60 - $24.04 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• CPAF partners with law enforcement to protect staff and clients in unsafe situations. Is this acceptable to you?
• Describe your experience connecting with or working within the API community.
• What is your experience working within a trauma-informed lens? What can you tell us about your experiences in gender-based violence prevention/survivor support (specifically with regards to domestic violence and sexual assault)?

Language:

• an API language (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person