Counselor, Non-Residential Services

Sanctuary For Families•New York, NY

2d•$68,429 - $75,588•Hybrid

About The Position

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City. POSITION OVERVIEW The Counselor will provide ongoing and trauma-informed comprehensive counseling services to adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and/or other forms of gender violence. Assist the clients to move toward managing their trauma; understanding the impact of gender-based violence on their lives and that of their children; help them to reach economic stability through case management, advocacy, and referral if necessary, to organizations providing such services. Opportunity to work in supportive, team oriented environments at the Manhattan Family Justice Center.

Requirements

Professional Clinical License required to provide therapy/counseling.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, including working collaboratively with professionals across disciplines, (e.g. domestic violence advocates, housing specialists, attorneys, police officers, government officials, workforce development professionals and other community-based agency staff).
Experience and familiarity with relevant social services focusing on issues related to gender-based violence is strongly desired.
Familiar with issues of trauma, violence prevention and victimization.
Familiarity with NYC public benefits and housing systems is helpful.
Able to work 1-2 late evenings per week.
Fluency in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

Conducts evidence-based assessments and psycho-social interviews for adult survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence.
Provides comprehensive trauma-informed individual/group counseling services with trauma and strengths-based perspectives to help clients process, cope, and heal from experiences of gender-based violence.
Provides safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, and referrals to other related services as needed.
Provides affidavits and testimony for immigration and other legal purposes.
Conducts trauma-related and gender-based violence outreach and training to community organizations and institutions serving the community.
Maintains accurate case records and utilizes internal database systems to track direct services to clients and outreach events.
Conducts groups on an on-going basis.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.