Job Information

Job Category:

Human/Social Services

Position Title:

Sexual Assault Counselor-Bilingual

Position Description:

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work well with, understand, and respect diverse individuals and lifestyles
• Must be bilingual Spanish-speaking
• Must have excellent written and organizational skills including computer skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with sexual assault survivors, trauma survivors’ and/or ending violence against women field is required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Must be available for weekend/evening coverage as scheduled.
• Must be able to work evenings as needed
• Must be able to attend and be an active participant in DPH/Jane Doe sponsored trainings and meetings.
• Knowledge of the legal system preferred.
• Must be able to attend court appearances and legal appointments as needed.
• Must be able to work well with hospital, police and court staff.
• Experience facilitating groups preferred.
• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Certification preferred but will certify if necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing individual counseling to victims of sexual assault as well as significant others, including outreach counseling services
• Provide support for clients experiencing crisis due to sexual assault
• Develop and facilitate sexual assault support groups
• Provide overnight and weekend coverage to respond to emergency calls for medical and police advocacy calls. (On-call schedule rotation will include SA Counselors and SA Direct Care Supervisor)
• Provide police and legal advocacy
• Provide walk-in client coverage
• Aid in facilitating Sexual Assault Certification trainings as well as refresher trainings offered by the YWCA
• Participate in community outreach in order to create collaborations between RCC and community agencies
• Provide presentations/trainings and support groups in the community
• Network with local agencies to help build collaborations to better serve the community
• Complete DPH monthly billing of all client contact
• Maintain and update client files on a weekly basis
• Provide clients with referrals as needed
• Attend and participate in weekly individual and group supervision
• Provide statistical data for the agency as requested
• Maintain Client Track System
• Provide Case Management services
• Relevant duties as needed.
• Location: Springfield
• Hourly Rate: $12.82
Monday-Friday 9a to 5p with flexibility to meet program needs; part of 24-hour on-call rotation
• Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: jobs@ywworks.org

Type of position:

Full-Time

Degree Requirement:

Majors:

Human Services (UG)

Salary Range:

Application Deadline:

10/26/2012