Domestic Violence Counselor/Social Worker

Currently recruiting for full-time and part-time counselors (domestic violence and children and family) for a nonprofit organization located in Cayce, SC. Requirements: LPC or LMSW [new graduates will be considered] Status: Full-Time (30 hours) or Part-Time (Flexible Hours) Responsibilities: Provide clinical assessments, crisis intervention and ongoing counseling services for survivors of intimate partner violence. Maintain up-to-date documentation of services to include client intake form, privacy/confidentiality statement, danger assessment, safety plan, and any consent/release forms. Provide trauma-informed therapeutic services to clients referred by emergency shelter case management staff. (Children and Family Counselor) Provide psychoeducational counseling and therapeutic activities for children and adolescents in a safe designated residential curative environment. Counsel survivors of IPV with their children as it pertains to parenting issues and family emotional stressors. Make clinical or other professional therapeutic service recommendations as appropriate. Work collaboratively and coordinate with the other counselors at support group facilitators and shelter department staff to provide appropriate group and/or therapeutic activities for survivors residing in shelter. Collaborate and coordinate with the Clinical Team for therapeutic insight/support, goal planning, and client staffing sessions. Learn and adhere to clinical department and shelter department policies and guidelines. Participate in agency staff meetings and special agency committees as needed. Update and maintain clients’ direct service notations in Empower database management system in a timely manner. Participate in twelve (12) hours of Victim Service Provider (VSP) approved trainings each year to maintain active VSP certification. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or professional counseling (LPC) required [new grads will be considered]. Must have and maintain SC SW or LPC license and active membership in NASW or ACA. Minimum one year of direct counseling service, preferably in crisis intervention. Possess a solid understanding of counseling dynamics, modalities, and techniques. Understanding intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children. Skilled in working with sensitive issues and commitment to respecting confidentiality and privacy of client’s information. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with staff and clients. Familiar with other community human services programs and resources. Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations in an independent manner. Possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license, as well as a personal vehicle to be used for work-related travel and appropriate vehicle insurance. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance