Volunteer Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: 3–6 hrs/week

Commitment: 6–12 months

Role Summary

Provides trauma-informed emotional support, psychoeducation, safety planning guidance, and stabilization services to survivors of domestic violence. This role does not provide therapy — it offers supportive services within a DV, non-clinical scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed emotional support sessions (non-therapeutic)
• Assist survivors in understanding trauma responses
• Support safety planning and crisis stabilization
• Consult with staff on trauma-informed best practices
• Help develop survivor workshops (healing, boundaries, coping skills)
• Ensure all services follow DV confidentiality and ethics

Qualifications

• Active LCSW in Illinois
• Strong trauma-informed care knowledge
• Domestic violence experience preferred
• Grounded, emotionally regulated, survivor-centered