The Family Place
Domestic Violence High Risk Counselor- Bilingual
The Family Place, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Details
Job Location : Dallas, TX
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : Undisclosed
Travel Percentage : Negligible
Job Shift : Any
Job Category : Nonprofit - Social ServicesPosition Summary:
Utilizes trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical interventions to promote healing and safety of High-Risk Victims of Intimate Partner Violence that have been identified through the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT); possesses knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence and homelessness; and provides constructive interventions and individualized care and therapeutic services.Key Responsibilities:Conducts in-person intake assessments to establish safety plans, identify case management needs, advocacy needs, and readiness for therapeutic services.Delivers and provides in-person individual and group counseling sessions using TF-CBT or other therapeutic interventions as determined by the needs of the client.Proactively engages non-offending caregivers in the treatment of the child(ren) to promote enhanced attachment, decreased symptoms, and improved safety.Maintains a caseload of high-risk referrals and high-risk cases from the Domestic Violence High Risk Team.Assists with adult intakes to ensure all clients are seen in a timely manner to assess high risk and determine immediate safety and crisis needs.Facilitates in-person High Risk Support groups.Supports clients by attending court hearings.Maintains case files and client notes in a timely manner by entering client treatment plans, case notes, telephone consultations, referrals, and others into the Clients First database.Conducts ongoing communication with High-Risk Victim Services Manager, High Risk Advocate, and High Risk Case Manager.Responds appropriately to emergency situations utilizing de-escalation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution skills, and therapeutic solutions.Discusses risk assessments with high-risk clients so they are in a position to make informed decisions.Assists with conducting crisis calls to high-risk victims 24/48 hours after an incident to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, resources, referrals, and connect them to internal or external support services, as needed.Other Responsibilities:Participates in service training programs and workshops to update professional knowledge; maintains current professional knowledge of domestic violence, domestic violence high-risk teams, crisis theory, and community resources, including risk assessments of danger, resources of direct solution, and the criminal justice system.Attends and participates in weekly High-Risk Services Team meetings.Attends and participates in scheduled individual 1:1 meetings.Attends and participates in scheduled DVHRT High Risk Case Review team meetings.Works assigned schedule with adequate flexibility; may be required to provide during other hours.Attends agency-related domestic violence training courses to continue to enhance one’s knowledge and dynamics of domestic violence.Assists in providing information for reports or statistical information when requested.Represents the agency in community activities and provides community presentations as requested.Ensures weekly utilization rate is at or above agency standards.Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Knowledge of domestic violence, child abuse, cultural diversity, and diverse socioeconomic levels of clients.Knowledge and experience working with victims of trauma.Knowledge of the power and control wheel.Experience in the area of domestic violence, child abuse, trauma, or related issues.Experience with individual counseling, group counseling, or play therapy.Experience in relating to others through understanding, respect, and skilled communication.Ability to work independently, set goals, and accomplish them with a sense of urgency.Ability to maintain client confidentiality and agency confidentiality.Ability to work with a diverse client population.Ability to follow proper safety protocols and agency policies to ensure the safety and well-being of the clients.Experience:
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience (paid or non-paid) in a shelter or clinical setting working with victims of domestic violence.Education:
MSW or MS/MA with a concentration in counseling.License:
LPC-A or LMSW with secured Clinical Supervision.Clinical Hours:
Working on clinical hours, but less than 3000.Physical Requirements:
Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required associated with lifting and carrying objects (less than 25 lbs.).Working Location:
Work must be performed in the agency office.Must demonstrate/live our organization’s guiding principles:
Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Communication, and Humor.BENEFITS:
We know that the success of our agency and the service we provide to our survivor clients is directly related to our dedicated and passionate employees. The benefits we provide include:Health coverage with two (2) plan options: PPO or HDHP (begins after 30 days).Dental Coverage.Eye Vision Coverage.Paid Life Insurance plan.Paid Short Term Disability.Paid Long Term Disability.Six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption.Pet Insurance Plans.Supplemental Insurance plans, whole life, critical illness, hospital indemnity.Alight Health Pro Advocates.Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Accounts.EAP (employee assistance plan) with access to licensed professional counselors.Travel Assistance.Paid Holidays, Four (4) YDYD (You Do You Days), vacation, and sick leave.The Family Place participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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Job Location : Dallas, TX
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : Undisclosed
Travel Percentage : Negligible
Job Shift : Any
Job Category : Nonprofit - Social ServicesPosition Summary:
Utilizes trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical interventions to promote healing and safety of High-Risk Victims of Intimate Partner Violence that have been identified through the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT); possesses knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence and homelessness; and provides constructive interventions and individualized care and therapeutic services.Key Responsibilities:Conducts in-person intake assessments to establish safety plans, identify case management needs, advocacy needs, and readiness for therapeutic services.Delivers and provides in-person individual and group counseling sessions using TF-CBT or other therapeutic interventions as determined by the needs of the client.Proactively engages non-offending caregivers in the treatment of the child(ren) to promote enhanced attachment, decreased symptoms, and improved safety.Maintains a caseload of high-risk referrals and high-risk cases from the Domestic Violence High Risk Team.Assists with adult intakes to ensure all clients are seen in a timely manner to assess high risk and determine immediate safety and crisis needs.Facilitates in-person High Risk Support groups.Supports clients by attending court hearings.Maintains case files and client notes in a timely manner by entering client treatment plans, case notes, telephone consultations, referrals, and others into the Clients First database.Conducts ongoing communication with High-Risk Victim Services Manager, High Risk Advocate, and High Risk Case Manager.Responds appropriately to emergency situations utilizing de-escalation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution skills, and therapeutic solutions.Discusses risk assessments with high-risk clients so they are in a position to make informed decisions.Assists with conducting crisis calls to high-risk victims 24/48 hours after an incident to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, resources, referrals, and connect them to internal or external support services, as needed.Other Responsibilities:Participates in service training programs and workshops to update professional knowledge; maintains current professional knowledge of domestic violence, domestic violence high-risk teams, crisis theory, and community resources, including risk assessments of danger, resources of direct solution, and the criminal justice system.Attends and participates in weekly High-Risk Services Team meetings.Attends and participates in scheduled individual 1:1 meetings.Attends and participates in scheduled DVHRT High Risk Case Review team meetings.Works assigned schedule with adequate flexibility; may be required to provide during other hours.Attends agency-related domestic violence training courses to continue to enhance one’s knowledge and dynamics of domestic violence.Assists in providing information for reports or statistical information when requested.Represents the agency in community activities and provides community presentations as requested.Ensures weekly utilization rate is at or above agency standards.Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Knowledge of domestic violence, child abuse, cultural diversity, and diverse socioeconomic levels of clients.Knowledge and experience working with victims of trauma.Knowledge of the power and control wheel.Experience in the area of domestic violence, child abuse, trauma, or related issues.Experience with individual counseling, group counseling, or play therapy.Experience in relating to others through understanding, respect, and skilled communication.Ability to work independently, set goals, and accomplish them with a sense of urgency.Ability to maintain client confidentiality and agency confidentiality.Ability to work with a diverse client population.Ability to follow proper safety protocols and agency policies to ensure the safety and well-being of the clients.Experience:
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience (paid or non-paid) in a shelter or clinical setting working with victims of domestic violence.Education:
MSW or MS/MA with a concentration in counseling.License:
LPC-A or LMSW with secured Clinical Supervision.Clinical Hours:
Working on clinical hours, but less than 3000.Physical Requirements:
Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required associated with lifting and carrying objects (less than 25 lbs.).Working Location:
Work must be performed in the agency office.Must demonstrate/live our organization’s guiding principles:
Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Communication, and Humor.BENEFITS:
We know that the success of our agency and the service we provide to our survivor clients is directly related to our dedicated and passionate employees. The benefits we provide include:Health coverage with two (2) plan options: PPO or HDHP (begins after 30 days).Dental Coverage.Eye Vision Coverage.Paid Life Insurance plan.Paid Short Term Disability.Paid Long Term Disability.Six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption.Pet Insurance Plans.Supplemental Insurance plans, whole life, critical illness, hospital indemnity.Alight Health Pro Advocates.Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Accounts.EAP (employee assistance plan) with access to licensed professional counselors.Travel Assistance.Paid Holidays, Four (4) YDYD (You Do You Days), vacation, and sick leave.The Family Place participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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