Counselor, Non-Residential Services

ABOUT

US

Sanctuary for Families is New

York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of

domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender

violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and

children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability,

transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We

provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild

their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender

violence through three key strategies : direct services, outreach

and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are

available in 12 locations throughout New York

City.

POSITION

OVERVIEW

The

Counselor will provide ongoing and trauma-informed comprehensive

counseling services to adult survivors of domestic violence,

trafficking, and / or other forms of gender violence. Assist the

clients to move toward managing their trauma; understanding the

impact of gender-based violence on their lives and that of their

children; help them to reach economic stability through case

management, advocacy, and referral if necessary, to organizations

providing such services. Opportunity to work in supportive, team

oriented environments at the Manhattan Family Justice

Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts

evidence-based assessments and psycho-social interviews for adult

survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and other forms of

gender-based violence.

Provides comprehensive

trauma-informed individual / group counseling services with trauma

and strengths-based perspectives to help clients process, cope, and

heal from experiences of gender-based

violence.

Provides safety planning, crisis

intervention, advocacy, case management, and referrals to other

related services as needed.

Provides affidavits

and testimony for immigration and other legal

purposes.

Conducts trauma-related and

gender-based violence outreach and training to community

organizations and institutions serving the

community.

Maintains accurate case records and

utilizes internal database systems to track direct services to

clients and outreach events.

Conducts groups on

an on-going basis.

Performs other duties as

requested by

supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL

RELATIONSHIPS

Maintains

a network of contacts with other Social Service

Agencies.

Collaborates with and refers to

external counseling programs when

appropriate.

Interacts and maintains open

communication with clinical and other staff from the Family Justice

Centers (FJC).

Works collaboratively with

agency staff across all

sites.

Professional

Clinical License required to provide

therapy / counseling.

Demonstrated ability to

work independently and as part of a team, including working

collaboratively with professionals across disciplines, (e.g.

domestic violence advocates, housing specialists, attorneys, police

officers, government officials, workforce development professionals

and other community-based agency

staff).

Experience and familiarity with

relevant social services focusing on issues related to gender-based

violence is strongly desired.

Familiar with

issues of trauma, violence prevention and

victimization.

Familiarity with NYC public

benefits and housing systems is helpful.

Able

to work 1-2 late evenings per week.

Fluency in

Spanish

required.

Budgeted

Salary : $68,429 - $75,588 per year; based on experience pursuant to

wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining

agreement.

Work

position is Full-time, Salaried /

Exempt.

Work

schedule is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location

schedule

obligations.

Benefits : Health,

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer-paid life

insurance

Employer retirement

contribution

Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation,

Personal, Sick)

Generous Leave

Policy

Flexible spending account / Health

savings account

Student loan

assistance

Tuition reimbursement

program

Gym reimbursement

program

Wellness program and

rewards

Sanctuary

for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants

will be afforded equal employment opportunities without

discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex,

national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age,

disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or

domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected

under Federal, New York state or New York city

laws.

Survivors

of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to

apply.