Counselor/Advocate

Salvation Army USA • Elmira, NY

117d

About The Position

The position is focused on providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, assisting them with emotional and practical support during the initial crisis stage and thereafter. The Counselor/Advocate will work in both residential and non-residential programs.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Must have computer/typing skills in order to complete statistics, maintain case files, and correspond via email communication.
• Must have good communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Must have an understanding of program needs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive victim services, including assisting victims with setting and accomplishing short and long term goals.
• Counseling - individual and group.
• Follow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communications.
• Personal advocacy services to assist victims in securing rights, remedies and services with other agencies or systems.
• Criminal justice support and accompaniment, including assisting victims in the application of petitions for Family and Criminal Court.
• Crisis Hotline counseling.
• Provide information and referrals.
• Facilitating the weekly support group.
• Assist with the filing of NYS Office of Victim Service compensation claims.
• Maintain case records including intakes and billings.
• Transport and accompany clients to appointments.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect and provide pertinent information to the Director.
• Fill in staff schedule as needed to maintain 24 hour coverage of the Safehouse shelter.
• Accept on-call responsibilities as assigned being within a 30-minute response area.
• Attend community meetings and presentations as assigned representing the program in a professional manner.
• Assist as necessary to maintain the shelter in regulatory status, including food shopping and cleaning.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA Regulations.
• Accept other duties as assigned by the Safehouse Director.
• Accept any other duties as deemed necessary by the Commanding Officers.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year that includes paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment).
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Remitted Tuition program.
• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees