Residential Counselor

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:

Safe Exit Initiative (SEI), formerly LIFT, is a Survivor-led, nonprofit organization where Survivors of systems of prostitution and allies collaborate in providing support to victims and Survivors of the sex trade - populations that are routinely neglected and marginalized by society. Our mission is to provide quality exit services and supports to prostituted individuals and to end prostitution. We have developed a comprehensive approach to accomplishing our mission which includes advocacy for social change and justice for survivors, leading legislative initiatives at national, state, and local levels, providing training and consulting services to community-based partners such as medical providers, social services agencies, and law enforcement, and developing and delivering education and outreach services for community members and academic institutions.

JANA’S PLACE:

SEI opened Jana’s Place in October 2019. Jana’s Place is the first-of-its-kind recovery home for women exiting prostitution and in early recovery from substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. We are looking for candidates excited to join a growing organization working to change the traditional model of recovery to meet the unique needs of women with histories of exploitation in the sex trade. Successful candidates must be open to learning how to implement a multifaceted treatment model, enthusiastic about helping women build their own paths to recovery and committed to creating a culture that promotes social change, reduces inequality for survivors and people in recovery, and embraces autonomy of patients in their own treatment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Residential Counselor works closely with each of our patients, clinical team and medical staff to assist patients in achieving their goals, through individual sessions, group facilitation, treatment planning, family involvement, appointment scheduling, linking patients with community resources, coordinating discharge and after care planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reduce the traditional power differential between Clinical Director and patients
• Be a key part of a collaborative team-management approach in delivering healing, recovery and treatment programming
• Work as a team with medical and clinical staff, and patients to determine recovery goals and goals for life outside of treatment
• Work with patients to develop and implement goal- oriented case plans based on patient’s overall needs and hopes for the future
• Meet patients individually on a weekly basis
• Identify appropriate resources with patients, and advocate for services when needed
• Facilitate groups
• Provide leadership, advocacy, and mentorship to patients, staff, and the community
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed
• Ability to provide guidance on different pathways to recovery and being accepting of a variety of pathways to recovery, including Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR)
• Meet with patients weekly for sessions/document session by end of shift
• Assist Recovery Specialists with medications, transportation, groups, discharges, admissions, drug testing, household cleaning supplies, shopping, room searches, and noncompliance forms for patients who are not complying with program requirements
• Accepting a team approach to household management
• Any other tasks as assigned by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Lived experience with Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) preferred, but not required
• A personal interest in, and commitment to working with women who have been impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
• A flexible and positive attitude and belief in the process of surviving and healing from Commercial Sexual Exploitation and helping others do so as well
• Possess cultural sensitivity and adaptability to various personalities and background
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Must be proactive, solutions-driven, and able to apply problem-solving techniques to a variety of situations.
• Must be committed to guiding patients in creating their own recovery plan, rather than simply dictating outcomes and expectations
• Ability to recognize that one-size-fits-all approaches to recovery and treatment models do not exist, but that individuals require unique treatment models to achieve their recovery goals
• Must have an open-minded approach to all forms of recovery including and especially MAR
• Must have a basic understanding of the trauma-related impacts of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have personal experience with commercial sexual exploitation or recovery?

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Worcester, MA 01604 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01604: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22