Position: Bilingual Counselor
Status: Exempt, Full-time
Reports to: Deputy Director (Temporary) , Director of Intervention Services (TBD)
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience and credentials

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The Korean American Family Service Center, Inc. (KAFSC) is a leading non-profit organization assisting women, children, and families in the New York tri-state area to recognize and eliminate relationship violence and abuse. Our counseling, education, advocacy, and support services help individuals empower themselves to build safe and healthy relationships based on mutual respect, compassion, and dignity. All our services are culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate, and free.

We are seeking a full-time Bilingual Counselor to join the team to provide our target population with a wide range of direct services, described below:

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Key Responsibilities

Counseling and Case Management for Survivors

• Manage a caseload of 20 clients on a weekly basis, including individual- and group-based counseling and case management services
• Provide counseling to individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and relationship abuse in individual and group settings with an awareness of and respect for diversity of culture, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation
• Conduct culturally sensitive biopsychosocial intake assessments and diagnostic assessments
• Develop treatment plans according to the client’s long- and short-term goals and needs
• Ensure that clients and families have appropriate safety plans, as needed
• Provide comprehensive quality advocacy and case management services for clients, as needed
• Maintain case files and all necessary documentation in a timely, clear, and concise manner according to program and funding guidelines
• Provide coverage for the Hotline, in rotation with other program staff
• Make appropriate referrals (e.g., police, court, shelter, hospital, legal services, etc.) for clients and provide advocacy and interpretation as needed
• Foster and maintain constructive working relationships with law enforcement, legal services agencies, courts, NYC Family Justice Centers, ACS, and other community organizations
• Accompany clients to court proceedings, police station, and other community partners to advocate for the client’s needs, as necessary and appropriate to the case
• Participate in weekly individual and team supervision, as well as program staff meetings on a regular basis

Community Education, Advocacy, and Training

• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations to foster avenues for client advocacy and outreach to the agency’s target population
• Participate in and provide training or workshops within the agency and to the community, as needed
• Organize and participate in agency-wide outreach activities

Administration

• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, as required by program and funding guidelines
• Ensure that all client records and documentation are complete, accurate, and up-to date
• Prepare documents, reports, and statistics for all appropriate, program-related activities
• Submit progress notes to supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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Qualifications:

• BA in social work, counseling, or related field required
• Master’s in social work, counseling, or related field preferred
• License, or plan to pursue license, preferred but not required (e.g., LCSW/LMSW, LMHC, etc.) *This position will receive licensure supervision by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual fluency in English/Korean or English/Chinese preferred
• Familiarity with and/or a passion for Asian and immigrant communities a plus
• Knowledge of or experience with gender-based/intimate partner violence a plus
• Knowledge of or experience with providing evidence-based practices a plus

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Compensation and Benefits

• Salaries: $55,000 for BA-level, and $65,000 for MA-level
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and 3% 401k match for eligible participating employees.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@kafsc.org with the subject line "Director of Intervention Services Application." No phone calls, please.

KAFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members feel supported and empowered.

For more information about KAFSC and available opportunities, visit www.kafsc.org/careers.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be adjusted as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the organization and its programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Korean (Preferred)
• Chinese (Preferred)

Work Location: In person