About Job
Our Mission
QUANADA empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing trauma-informed services while engaging the community.
Our Values
INCLUSION – All are welcome and respected
COMPASSION – Advocacy in a spirit of empathy
EQUALITY – Stand against discrimination of all types
EQUITY – Provide services that meet each individual’s need
SERVICE – Trauma-informed, free programming with concern for the underserved
NON-VIOLENCE – Seek peaceful solutions in a violent society
ACCEPTANCE – Embrace and believe survivors
Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties
- Provide adult individual and group counseling for in-shelter and walk-in clients
- Provide clients with case management services
- Assist with advocacy services and crisis intervention
- Facilitate professional training & public education
- Represent the agency on committees and taskforces
- Promote the program to build public and institutional awareness and utilization
- Participate in on-call rotation
- Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation
- Other duties that support the mission of QUANADA.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling or related field
- At least two years’ experience in a human services field
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
- Passion and alignment with QUANADA’s mission and values
- Willingness to commit to a self-care plan to mitigate harm from vicarious trauma
- Achievement of IL Certified DV Professional standing within 2 years of hire
It is the policy of QUANADA to provide equal employment and advancement opportunity without regard to an employee’s race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, sexual orientation, disability, or on any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or applicable ordinance. Applicants from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.
No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person