Employment Posting

Name of Organization: Willow Domestic Violence Center
Job Title: Counselor, Counseling Center
Part-time or Full-time: Full-time
Job Location: Rochester NY
Start Date: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022
Job Description: COUNSELING AND CLIENT SERVICES Provide solution-focused trauma-informed counseling to survivors of domestic violence. Facilitate the Counseling Center intake process for new referrals to the program. Facilitate weekly support and educational groups for survivors of domestic violence using evidence-based models to assist clients through their journey to heal. Provide support to program volunteers and interns, as needed. Partner with clients in safety planning as it pertains to their own vision of safety Stay current on community resources to assist clients with housing, food, transportation and safety. Advocate for clients on issues pertaining to domestic abuse and make appropriate referrals (i.e. legal, financial, housing, health). Ability to supervise interns. DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING Prepare all appropriate documentation as required by funding agencies in adherence with their guidelines. Prepare necessary monthly Counseling Center reports and documentation as required by funding sources in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare and submit any necessary internal agency documentation to appropriate department. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Assist the Hotline when needed — providing crisis and supportive counseling, information, referrals, and safety planning over the telephone. Participate in all Counseling Center and agency meetings and trainings. Attend community training and conferences to enhance knowledge of domestic violence and impacts of abuse. Provide client transportation to and from valid appointments when needed. Participate in community meetings as required. Document all hotline calls following the agency’s procedures. Complete all job functions ethically and in a culturally competent manner. Other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications: MSW, License eligible, LMSW, LCSW
Preferred Qualifications: LMSW, LCSW
Rate of Pay: $22 hourly
How to Apply: https://willowcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Counseling-Center-Counselor-3.2021.pdf
Contact: HR@willowcenterny.org
Website: https://willowcenterny.org/