Trauma Informed Youth Therapist

Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation • Cincinnati, OH

87d • $68,905 - $84,218

About The Position

This is a full-time, school-based position located at Riverview East Academy, Cincinnati, OH 45226. The role involves being physically present on the school campus every day that school is in session and providing individual and group counseling to youth exposed to violence or abuse. The position also includes teaching trauma education and violence prevention curriculum to youth, developing and facilitating a weekly peer leadership group, and implementing anti-violence campaigns and activities. Additionally, the role requires providing outreach, referrals, and workshops for parents and guardians, as well as training for staff and administration. Participation in meetings, supervision, and professional development related to job responsibilities is also expected.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution, or a related field.
• Active, unrestricted license conferred by the Ohio Counselor and Social Work Board.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Solid understanding of interpersonal violence and trauma-informed principles and practice.
• Strong counseling and crisis intervention skills.
• Solid understanding of violence prevention work, preferred.
• Experience with workshop and/or group facilitation.
• Experience with school-based programming preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• A strong commitment to providing anti-racist, culturally sensitive services, as well as a knowledge of systemic issues.
• Ability to be creative in engaging youth individually and in large groups.
• Ability to work independently and maintain flexibility for working in a demanding school environment.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
• Present with the emotional capability to engage youth in conversations pertaining to violence, trauma, and traumatization.
• Solid understanding of, or connection to, the community, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with violence prevention work.
• Experience with school-based programming.

Responsibilities

• Be physically present on the school campus every day that school is in session.
• Provide individual and group counseling to youth exposed to violence or abuse.
• Teach trauma education/violence prevention curriculum to youth.
• Develop, implement and facilitate a weekly peer leadership group, peer leader-run events, and field trips, as needed.
• Develop and implement anti-violence campaigns and activities with peer leadership group promoting healthy relationships and raising awareness about violence related issues.
• Provide outreach, referrals, and workshops for parents/guardians.
• Provide outreach, referrals, and training for staff and administration.
• Attend committee and staff meetings and develop and maintain relationships and collaborations with staff and administration.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
• Comply with best practice standards for practice and documentation as per JTSAH and the state.
• Participate in and/or accommodate on-site program research, evaluation, and site visits.
• Participate in professional development related to job responsibilities and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $68,905.75-$84,218.13 salary range.
• 35-hour work week.
• Medical/dental/life insurance.
• Vacation, sick and personal days.
• 401k match of 6% (after 6 months).
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree