Counselor
Full time – 40 hours/week
The Counselor, who reports to the Direct Services Supervisor for assignment of counseling cases, case management, and ongoing supervision, is responsible for providing short-term trauma focused individual and group counseling to survivors and their loved ones. This also includes advocacy and accompaniment for protection from sexual violence and intimidation orders to victims of sexual assault and other crimes as well as sexual assault clients getting medical care. These services may be provided in community based locations, hospitals, and courts. This position will require both in person and remote working.
Responsibilities: Individual and Group Counseling, advocacy, and community outreach as assigned. Rotation on crisis hotline in office and weekly on-call hotline rotation, in-person hospital and police accompaniment for sexual assault victims, record keeping in accordance with ETO and other agency data collection and reporting requirements, intake monthly reports and client number assignment.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (required) Master’s Degree preferred in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, License preferred. Completion of VSC 65+ hour Sexual Assault Counselor/Victim Advocate training. Criminal Record, Child Abuse History and FBI Clearance background checks required. Valid driver’s license, vehicle and valid automobile insurance required. All employees are At-Will employees. EOE
* Spanish language skills a plus*
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required) certificate in Trauma Informed Care helpful, Master’s Degree Preferred
Benefits: After a three-month period, benefits will be available (medical including dental and vision and vacation, sick and personal leave)
Salary: $39,500
Send resumes and cover letter to erin-milbourne@vscmontcopa.org.