Niagara Falls. Pinnacle Community Services. Domestic Violence Counselor. $19.39/hour.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Domestic Violence Counselor is responsible for supporting the agency and domestic
Violence program by working with survivors individually and in group settings on goals
such as safety, boundaries, increasing self-esteem and maintaining healthy relationships
in addition to demonstrating knowledge of the mission and services of PCS.
QUALIFICIATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelors Degree in Social work or related field required
* Knowledge of family violence dynamics and experience in working with children
* Ability to use Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Internet/Intranet, web-based databases. Understanding of the use of email in the workplace.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conduct counseling interviews to assess client dynamics and implement treatment plans for family violence survivors and their children.
Provides service according to service plans to individuals residing in PASSAGE Shelter as well as those in the community.
* Coordinates with Residential Manager, other Domestic Violence Counselor and Advocacy team to respond to hotline calls and address emergent individuals needs.
* Facilitates groups including topic-based support groups for survivors of domestic violence, Women as Offenders, and Niagara County Jail Domestic Violence groups.
* Utilize knowledge of community referral resources for counseling, Dept. of Social Services, financial support, medical services/support, education/training, employment, housing, etc. for client referral and follow-up. Networks with other service providers to assist with individuals needs.
* Attends court, community appointments and DSS proceedings as appropriate.
* Maintains thorough individual files/statistics/individual closings on a timely basis and documenting daily activities. Assists with information for reports to funding bodies, including monthly reporting to Director.
* Educates the community at large regarding PCS agency services and PASSAGE Program services/DV educational material when requested or appropriate.
* Support residential staff in providing coverage (when needed) including answering general phone and domestic violence hotline calls, assessing needs and providing information.
* Participates actively in regularly scheduled supervision with Program Director.
* Participates in weekly case conference with PASSAGE team.
* Flexible and adaptable in high-stress environment to address individuals needs as they arise.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management.
DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position.
EOE STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment and delivery of those we serve without regard to hire, promotion, layoff, recall or other terms and conditions of employment because of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity, citizenship of any person, immigration status of any person who is not a citizen of the United States, or any other category protected by law.
To apply, forward cover letter and resume to: kstrablow@pinnaclecs.org
OR
Follow link to apply through company website: http://www.pinnaclecs.org