Counselor (Underserved Populations)

JOB SUMMARY

PCDSVC Counselor is responsible for providing quality services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with a focus on working with LGBTQ, elder, males, and others. The Counselor will provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management to victims as well as attending and participating in community meetings to promote awareness of PCDSVC services and ensure victims’ rights are protected. All services are provided within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Counseling & Direct Support

· Provide culturally sensitive counseling, immediate crisis intervention, needs assessment, and safety planning with all survivors who access PCDSVC supportive services.

· Provide individual and or group counseling sessions, to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, adjusting to life, coping strategies or making changes; guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.

· Assess clients’ primary areas of support and needs, and respond to self-identified goals by providing case management, advocacy and referrals related to housing, public assistance, immigration, employment, education, children’s and other issues. Act as a case manager for assigned caseloads depending on program assignment.

· Provide advocacy and accompaniment assistance for survivors attending criminal/civil justice proceedings, law enforcement interactions, and/or medical intervention as requested by the survivor.

· Assist clients with Victim’s Crime Compensation, NJ VINE, and Victim Impact Panels and Statements.

· Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

· Attend various community meetings and conducts outreach to promote awareness of PCDSVC’s services.

· Respond to crisis calls during scheduled shift and participate in SART on-call schedule as needed

· Collect, analyze, and report departmental statistics and enter data into client database in an accurate and timely manner as set forth in NJAC- PCDSVC’s policies.

· Conduct community outreach as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Master’s Degree in Human Services or any other relatable field with a minimum of two years’ experience providing counseling and/or crisis intervention

· Completion of NJ 40-hour State Mandated Domestic Violence Training and or 40 hour CSVA training

· Experience in Trauma informed Cares, Crisis intervention and/or services for domestic violence survivors preferred.

· Demonstrated dedication to the anti-violence movement, social justice, and gender equity

· Able to set priorities in a shifting environment

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Project management experience

· Understanding of the dynamics and impacts of sexual violence

· Critical and strategic thinking

· Strong analytical and persuasive writing skills

· A high level of organization

· An ability to measure program outcomes

· An ability to work with minimal supervision

· An ability to develop and manage a volunteer team

· Some evening and overnight availability may be necessary

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a currently registered vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• domestic violence work: 1 year (Preferred)
• working within the lgbtqia community: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with the elderly population: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person