***Applicants must complete all application questions, skills tests, and voice recorded interview, to be considered for the position***

About us

Our goal is to It is the mission of Metro East Every Survivor Counts to address multifaceted forms of oppression and end sexual violence by empowering survivors through person-first services and community engagement. .

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Metro East Every Survivor Counts to address multifaceted forms of oppression and end sexual violence by empowering survivors through person-first services and community engagement.

At a Glance

• Full-time Counselor
• Exemplary communication skills
• Salary position
• A positive, nurturing, family-like work environment
• Best suited for an energetic, well-organized individual

Position

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, multitasker to join our team. The ideal candidate is ambitious and has a passion for helping others. The Counselor provides support and resources to victims of sexual assault while advocating to end sexual assault and abuse within our community. We have an immediate opening for a self-motivated individual to join our team. Under the Director’s supervision, the Counselor will work independently, resolve problems, exercise judgement, interpret guidelines efficiently and ensure deadlines are met. Metro East Every Survivor Counts is an Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) member Rape Crisis Center serving Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Monroe and Randolph Counties.

Duties

• Provide initial assessment, develop a survivor centered service plan and provide direct services to victims or significant others in coordination with guidelines.
• Provide counseling and consultation to victims or significant others as directed by the service plan and consented to by the client within the office, schools, or other community establishments.
• Review service plans with clinical supervision and with client or parent every 180 days.
• Maintain accurate and current client files as per ICASA service standards.
• Ensure clients receive all necessary services pertaining to service needs by providing information and referral to other available community services.
• Co-facilitate groups for Sexual Assault Survivors and/or Significant Others or Child Victims.
• Support clients through the criminal justice process as needed.
• Abide by mandated reporting guidelines and coordinate with DCFS.
• Provide confidential crisis intervention and case management services to survivors/significant others of sexual assault, sexual abuse or other type of sexual violence.
• Provide on-call emergency services on a rotating basis with full-time and crisis advocates.
• Participate in organizational public awareness programs, promotions and social justice activism.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and assist with fundraising and awareness events.
• Maintain individual staff calendar and update as needed, including, but not limited to: regular activities, travel time, schedule changes, vacation, and health-related time off.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theories, principles and practices related to Sexual Assault, Rape Trauma Syndrome, report writing; crisis intervention; and ethical issues in the practice of counseling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all clients and understand the Confidentiality Act as it pertains to rape crisis workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Social Work or Counseling (or related field).

- Minimum of one year’s experience in the field (2-3 years’ experience preferred)

- Be subject to a background check and TB test.

• Ability to use personal vehicle for agency travel/valid Driver’s License and insurance.
• Be willing to travel throughout the state of Illinois and to St. Louis County, MO to provide services and to attend trainings.
• The ability to network, build and grow working professional relationships.
• Possess the ability to confidently speak in a variety of public settings with diverse populations in various capacities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a background check?
• Are you comfortable driving at night, in the rain, and in the snow?
• Are you comfortable working in a hospital setting?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person