Adult Domestic Violence Counselor

WINGS Program, Inc.•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•$58,000 - $60,500•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide Clinical Counseling services to adult clients within WINGS. Address issues related to domestic violence, homelessness, and other experiences of trauma by employing a strengths-based and trauma-informed counseling approach to service delivery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or closely related field, required.
Experience working with people affected by homelessness, domestic violence, or other trauma related populations, required.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Strong working knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite along with excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
Must have strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and oral/written communication skills with professional boundaries.
Possess the ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Skilled in working with sensitive issues and in maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

40 Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred.
CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.
ICDVP credential preferred.
Spanish Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling, crisis intervention, domestic violence education, safety planning, and referrals to WINGS clients.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments with clients interested in counseling services.
Complete client-centered counseling Service Plans and updates according to policy.
Interact with clients and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict, and stress management).
Advocate for client needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member in order to coordinate services.
Ensure documentation of client records in an accurate and timely way and in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements.
Responsible for accurate and timely computer data entry and management of client information and services.
Train and provide clinical supervision to Counseling interns.
Coach and supervise ICDVP candidates.
As directed, assist with the training of 40-hour domestic violence and CEU trainings.
Attend and participate in weekly individual supervision under a licensed clinician, attend weekly team meetings as well as biweekly clinical group supervision.
Work with Development Staff to establish indicators and outcomes measures, ensure accurate data collection and reporting, and ensure timely submission of all reports.
Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services.
Work may be required some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and serve as an on-call staff on a rotating basis with minimal notice, and work at any of the locations within WINGS Program, required.