Counselor I

City of Irving • City of Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Counselor I provides crisis counseling services to crime victims and supports victims and their family members in accessing community resources and programs. The role requires advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology, and trauma-informed care. Additional work includes maintaining client files and statistical data, preparing and presenting training to interns and the community, and participating in regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with police investigators, prosecutors, and social service agencies.

The position involves access to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check. Under CJIS requirements, candidates must not have an adult or juvenile criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor, or any Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered. A résumé must be submitted with the application.

The position is with the Irving Police Department, which describes its approach as community-based policing and emphasizes compassion, integrity, innovation, inclusion, and service to Irving’s diverse community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with major course work in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology, and trauma-informed care.
• Meet CJIS criminal history requirements; candidates are subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check.
• Submit a résumé with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Experience working with trauma victims is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis counseling services to crime victims.
• Assist victims and their family members with accessing community resources and programs.
• Maintain client files and statistical data.
• Prepare and present training to interns and the community.
• Participate in regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with police investigators, prosecutors, and social service agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level