Counselor

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. Assist the 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 reach economic stability through case management, advocacy, and referral if necessary, to organizations providing such services. Opportunity to work in supportive, team oriented environments at the Manhattan Family Justice Center.RESPONSIBILITIESConducts 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 intervention, advocacy, case management, and referrals to other related services as needed.Provides affidavits and testimony for immigration and other legal purposes.Conducts trauma-related and gender-based violence outreach 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 outreach events.Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSMaintains a network of contacts with other Social Service Agencies.Collaborates with and refers to external counseling programs when appropriate.Interacts and maintains open communication with clinical and other staff from the Family Justice Centers (FJC).Works collaboratively with agency staff across all sites.REQUIREMENTSProfessional Clinical License or limited permit required to provide therapy/counseling.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 issues related to gender-based violence is strongly desired.Familiar with issues of trauma, violence prevention and victimization.Familiarity with NYC public benefits and housing systems is helpful.Fluency in Spanish required.Budgeted Salary: $67,584 – $74,655 per year; based on experience pursuant wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.Work position is Full-time; Salaried/Exempt.Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations.

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