What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Enough is Enough position at Safe Horizon?
Counselor - Enough is Enough
AboutUs
Established in 1978, Safe Horizon isthe largest non-profit victim services agency in the United States. We touchthe lives of over 250,000 children, adults, and families affected by crime andabuse throughout New York City each year. Safe Horizon partners withgovernmental and other community agencies and advocates for local, state, andnational policies for those affected by violence and abuse.
We provide compassionate and expertsupport for people who have experienced domestic and intimate partner violence,child physical and sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, human trafficking,stalking, youth homelessness, and other forms of violence, crime, or abuse.
Learn more about our programs here https : / / www.safehorizon.org / our-services / what-we-do /
OurVision
Safe Horizon envisions a society freeof violence and abuse. We will lead the way by empowering victims and survivorsto find safety, support, connection, and hope.
Safe Horizon is committed to upholdingthe following core values :
Excellence
We are passionate about providing the best service to victims and survivors of crime and abuse. Clients are at the center of our work, and we recognize the trauma they have endured.
We are thought leaders in our field who use proven and effective strategies when assisting clients.
Social Justice
We work hard to advance racial equity, recognizing that racism is closely tied to other forms of societal inequality.
Collaboration We know our work cannot be done alone, and we actively seek out partnerships. Uniting with clients, colleagues, and external partners is critical to accomplishing our shared goals and achieving our mission.
Summary :
The Enoughis Enough (EIE) Counselor provides direct and indirect social service-relatedassistance to victims of rape, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.The EIE Counselor delivers sexual violence prevention programming on collegecampuses throughout New York City and provides trauma-focused counseling crisisintervention, advocacy, and referrals to students, faculty, and staff impactedby sexual and intimate partner violence.
Responsibilities :
- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
- Provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy with criminal justice, educational, and mental health systems to college students, faculty, and staff who are victims of sexual or intimate partner violence.
- Conduct client-centered intakes and in-depth safety assessments in person or over the phone.
- Develop risk management plans with clients, reflecting each client's unique situation.
- Facilitate sexual violence primary prevention / community mobilization activities and provide educational workshops and presentations on campuses regarding sexual and intimate partner violence and the impact of trauma on victims and providers who assist them.
- Organize and participate in campus sexual assault and domestic violence awareness events, including tabling events, panel discussions, and social media campaigns.
- Engage in service coordination and collaboration with students and school partners to ensure effective protective actions and strategies are taken on behalf of student survivors and campus communities.
- Engage in policy advocacy and collaborate with city and state-wide providers on Title IX and Enough is Enough reform.
- Participate in staff meetings, community meetings, and relevant training and seminars.
- Write and submit timely reports and other administrative requirements.
- Enters client data and services into the case management system ("CMS") promptly.
- Work collaboratively and closely with Community Program colleagues funded to support victims impacted by other forms of violence and abuse to ensure cohesion of services and support.
- Participate in outreach / tabling events hosted by community groups and schools.
- Facilitates training programs and workshops for professional groups to promote understanding of the issues of sexual assault and assist them in developing strategies to prevent sexual assault. Review and revise curriculums as needed for these outreach efforts.
- Various other duties to be determined by program supervisors.
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If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon's rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Technology Statement :
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.
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Hiring Pay Range : 28.58 - 32.14 Hourly
Full-time Hours : 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits : Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center