What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor: Abuse Intervention Program position at Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of...?
About DASACC: DASACC’s mission is to support survivor safety, reduce violent behaviors, and hold domestic violence offenders accountable through our Domestic Violence Abuse Intervention Program (AIP). We are committed to fostering a community where survivors and their families are protected and supported.
Position Overview: We are seeking a licensed Counselor for our Abuse Intervention Program to play a vital role in our efforts to address domestic violence. The Counselor for the AIP Program will provide direct clinical services, including risk assessments, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and case coordination. This role emphasizes survivor safety, accountability, and evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate is dedicated to promoting positive behavioral change and community safety through a survivor-centered, collaborative approach. This position will also provide program management for the activities of the AIP services DASACC offers.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Clinical Services:
- Conduct domestic violence risk assessments and evaluations using the Domestic Violence Risk and Needs Assessment (DVRNA).
- Facilitate evidence-based therapy sessions (individual and group) using motivational interviewing and other therapeutic techniques.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and progress reports for participants.
- Convene and lead Multidisciplinary Treatment Team (MTT) meetings for case coordination.
- Document clinical activities, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Community Engagement:
- Represent DASACC in community partner meetings to build and sustain strategic collaborations.
- Provide updates and recommendations to agency leadership based on community trends and initiatives.
- Advocate for DASACC’s mission and program objectives in workgroups and policy discussions.
Administrative & Other Duties:
- Maintain accurate client records and complete reports, timesheets, and expense forms.
- Participate in agency events, outreach efforts, and shared responsibilities such as Wardrobe of Hope.
- Complete the mandatory 60-hour Victim Counselor Privilege training within the first six months.of employment.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
- Valid professional license/certification in New Jersey (e.g., LAC, LSW, LMFT, ADAC, CPRS).
- Strong organizational and case management skills.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in group facilitation and evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing).
- Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and co-occurring issues.
- Experience working with diverse or underserved populations is preferred.
- Familiarity with community resources for the target population.
Salary: Salary for the Domestic/Sexual Violence Counselor position is $48,925 - $61,8000 per year.
Location: The position is based at DASACC’s AIP office in Phillipsburg, with travel required for mobile service delivery and community engagement as needed or required.
In-Person Work Commitment: DASACC is committed to ensuring an in-person presence to provide the highest level of service to our clients. This position requires a consistent on-site work presence (with the availability of 1-2 remote workdays) to effectively meet the needs of our community and facilitate direct client interactions.
Equal Opportunity Statement: DASACC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. DASACC actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed services, political belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other health status, social or economic status, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, or language spoken. DASACC is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of people of color, Indigenous people, immigrants and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ , transgender persons, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, young parents, people who were formerly incarcerated, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. We encourage and enthusiastically invite people from these communities to apply.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Dean at dhickey@dasacc.org by January 30th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Dean Hickey via email at dhickey@dasacc.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,925.00 - $61,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, NJ 07882
Salary : $48,925 - $618,000
