Bilingual Therapist (Spanish Speaking)

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago•Addison, IL

1d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Therapist provides crisis intervention, short- or long-term therapy, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adult survivors of sexual assault or abuse, as well as their non-offending significant others. The role supports collaboration and synergy across YWCA programs and contributes to racial justice work. The Therapist collaborates with the Associate Director of the Clinical Program, other SVSS staff, volunteers, and YWCA staff. The position maintains an active caseload averaging 18–20 clients and provides counseling, group services, workshops, intake screening, referrals, and advocacy. It also requires maintaining comprehensive and confidential member records and statistical data; participating in clinical meetings, consultations, reflective supervision, and required training; and building community relationships and referral networks. The Therapist may contribute to community coalitions, help develop services for underserved populations, and assist with special programs. This is an exempt, full-time role in the SVSS/Patterson McDaniel Center Clinical Program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with three days per week in the office and at least two evenings of work per week; the schedule may vary based on agency needs. The work takes place in an office where survivors and their family members may be present, and requires professionally handling unexpected crises. Travel to other locations in the city or elsewhere in Illinois may be required. The position involves operating computers and office equipment, moving between offices, walking, stooping or kneeling, and possibly reaching for or lifting objects. It also involves periods of sitting, telephone use, and computer use. The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations will be made for an incumbent to meet the essential responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

At least one year of counseling experience.
Master’s degree (MA, MSW, or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Master’s degree holder must be licensed or working toward licensure as an Illinois LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW.
Cultural competency and conversational and written fluency in Spanish.
Ability to work collaboratively or independently as situations require.
Basic proficiency in MS Outlook and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, for program data entry.
Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with victims and families.
Social perception and cultural awareness.
Strong service orientation and complex problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to professionally handle unexpected crises in an office serving trauma and assault survivors and their family members.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and communication demands, including operating office equipment, moving between offices, walking, stooping or kneeling, and seeing, hearing, and speaking.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, in the office three days per week, and at least two evenings per week; the schedule may vary with agency needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with trauma populations, especially survivors of sexual violence.
Previous training in sexual assault or related issues.
Creativity, innovation, and ease in engaging members.
Knowledge of databases such as Infonet.

Responsibilities

Provide short- or long-term counseling and therapy for children, adolescents, and adult survivors of sexual assault or abuse and their non-offending significant others.
Facilitate group services and workshops for members.
Provide telephone and in-person crisis intervention, information, and referrals as needed.
Monitor member intake and caseload; conduct individual and group intake screening; and maintain an active caseload averaging 18–20 clients.
Refer and advocate for members with legal, medical, and social service systems as needed.
Maintain comprehensive member records, data entry, and statistical records for multiple funding sources, while preserving confidentiality as required by law and funders.
Collaborate with Clinical Program Therapists in team meetings and group consultations and participate in reflective supervision.
Complete required continuing education and training, including ICASA or other agency- or funder-required training.
Establish and sustain community contacts to advance the SVSS public presence and referral base.
Participate and provide leadership in relevant local, state, and national sexual assault, mental health, and human services coalitions.
Consult with community members and groups to help design and implement services or address underserved populations.
Assist with planning and implementing special programs.
Support synergy across YWCA programs and contribute to racial justice work.
May perform public speaking, represent the program to other groups and organizations, and recruit, train, evaluate, or supervise program volunteers.
Perform other duties as assigned.