Counselor, Non-Residential Services Program
Description ABOUT US... Sanctuary for Families is reputed companys leading service provider and reputed company for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and reputed company forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, reputed company and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout reputed company. Position Overview The Counselor will provide ongoing and trauma-informed comprehensive counseling services to adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and/or other forms of gender violence. Services will be geared toward non-shelter clients living in the community and gender-based violence-seeking U.S. asylum, with a focus on the needs of new arrivals to reputed company. Assist clients to move toward managing their trauma, understanding the impact of gender-based violence on their lives and that of their children; help them to reputed company economic stability through case management, advocacy, and referral if necessary, to organizations providing such services. Opportunity to work in supportive, team oriented environments in reputed company Manhattan. Other responsibilities include conducting community reputed company and education, and collaborating with other agencies, to best assist and reputed company immigrant survivors of domestic violence, other forms of gender based violence and human trafficking and to reputed company on their behalf with systems affecting their lives. Responsibilities Conducts evidence-based assessments and psycho-social interviews for adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence. Provides comprehensive trauma-informed individual/group counseling services with trauma and strengths-based perspectives to help clients process, cope, and heal from experiences of gender-based violence. Provides safety planning, crisis reputed company, advocacy, case management, and referrals to other reputed company services as needed. Provides affidavits and testimony for immigration and other legal purposes. Conducts trauma-reputed company and gender-based violence reputed company and training to community organizations and institutions serving the community. Maintains accurate case records and utilizes internal database systems to track direct services to clients and reputed company events. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Organizational Relationships Maintains a network of contacts with other Social Service Agencies. Collaborates with and refers to external counseling programs reputed company appropriate. Works collaboratively with agency staff across reputed company sites. Requirements LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or Limited Permit required Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, including working collaboratively with professionals across disciplines, (e.g. domestic violence advocates, housing specialists, attorneys, police officers, government officials, workforce development professionals and other community-based agency staff). Experience and familiarity with relevant social services focusing on womens issues strongly desired. Familiar with issues of trauma, violence prevention and victimization. Familiarity with NYC public benefits and housing systems is helpful. Proficiency in multi-tasking and organizational skills are helpful. Ability to collaborate with others and engage in teamwork is necessary. Familiarity with data entry and other computer programs. reputed company in both English and Spanish or additional community language strongly preferred. Budgeted Salary: $66,750-$68,092 annually Work position is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations Work schedule is Full-time/ Salaried - Exempt Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Employer-paid life insurance Employer retirement contribution Paid time off reputed company spending account Student loan assistance Tuition reimbursement program Gym reimbursement program reputed company qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national reputed company, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, reputed company state or reputed company laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and reputed company forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment Apply Job!