Hybrid Counselor Advocate

at Violence Intervention Program

• Job title: Counselor Advocate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $57,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bronx, United States

About the role

• Counselor Advocate supporting Latinx communities to end gender-based violence at Morivivi Safe Dwelling. Conducting assessments, providing case management, and facilitating support services for residents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial needs assessments to identify presenting needs and goals of the residents, re-evaluated on an ongoing basis;
• Partner with residents to create a safety plan, to be updated at regular intervals;
• Develop and advocate on behalf of action plans for residents, using a strengths-based approach;
• Provide intensive case management services that include domestic violence and crisis counseling, information and referrals, advocacy, and accompaniment services;
• Provide weekly sessions with individual residents to review ongoing needs and develop a plan for support;
• Complete program intakes and psycho-socials for prospective participants of the program;
• Promote positive relationships and mediate conflict among residents among participants, their families, and housemates;
• Coordinate activities and assist in facilitating events that promote community-building, individual development, and self-determination;
• Maintain proper documentation (record keeping, reports, and statistical information) in a timely manner for all clients;
• Provide complete and accurate information about resident outcomes and services;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and other service providers to ensure high-quality, coordinated support;
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements as they relate to such issues on child abuse/neglect; responsibly adhere to VIP protocols regarding the risk of suicide/homicide;
• Participate in various programmatic meetings: case conferences, all-staff meetings, team meetings, etc.;
• Participate in community outreach and /or educational workshops, as needed by the program;
• Provide coverage as needed; this includes, but is not limited to, on-call evening, overnight, and weekend coverage;
• Perform other tasks and administrative duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• BSW or BA in a relevant field, or equivalent experience;
• Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish – verbal and written);
• A minimum of two (2) years of crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling experience in the area of domestic violence, sexual assault, or related field;
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and excellent documenting skills;
• Must be well-organized and able to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Must be knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, people of color, and low-income populations; must deliver services with cultural humility;
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and sensitivity at all times;
• Must maintain agency, program, and client confidentiality at all times;
• Must work well with a team and bring self-awareness and accountability to the workplace.

Benefits

• We cover 85% of the cost of medical insurance (United Healthcare/Oxford), dental insurance (Aetna), and vision insurance (VSP) for employee and spouse/children/family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts are available.
• Flexible PTO Program, 13 paid holidays, a mid-year and end-of-year fully paid office closure.
• Half-day Friday schedule (optional)
• Commuter benefits (Mass Transit & Parking)
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance policies