Counselor, Children and Family Services Program

POSITION OVERVIEW The counselor will provide assessment, counseling, advocacy, and referral services to child witnesses of gender-based violence and survivors of teen dating violence. They will work with the clinical team to provide holistic, trauma-informed, survivor-centered clinical services. They will utilize a trauma-informed approach to promote clients’ rights and provide services in a manner that emphasizes safety, respect, and dignity. They will provide strength-based guidance and work to resolve the impact of gender-based violence in their young lives. RESPONSIBILITIES •Complete clinical assessments and treatment plans; •Provide mental health services for children and teens (from 0-21 years old) including short term individual counseling and crisis intervention with individuals and their families; •Collaborate with staff at other Sanctuary for Families sites to provide holistic services; •Advocate for and assist families/individuals in the negotiation of service delivery system to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical and related services; •Demonstrate competence in evidence-based modalities such as CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); •Develop effective relationships with children and families; •Facilitate appropriate clinical groups for clients, including, but not limited to, parenting skills groups; •Participate in team and agency meetings, individual supervisory meetings, case conferences and other meetings as requested; •Complete all appropriate paperwork, including case notes and reports, in a timely manner; •Assist with children’s room coverage to support team in providing services to families seeking services; •Conduct outreach and training related to gender based and domestic violence; •Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor; •Provide support and supervision to MSW interns as needed. •Hybrid work requirement with both remote and in-person formats. Budgeted Salary: $ 68,429 - $75,588 per year; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement Work position is Full-time; Salaried/ Exempt Work schedule is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex,national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.