What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, Youth Empowerment Program position at Sakhi for South Asian Survivors?

Position Responsibilities

Provide culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed, holistic counseling services to youth survivors of gender-based violence between the ages of 6-24;
Encourage limited English proficient survivors to discuss emotions and experiences in a language most comfortable for them;
Provide psychoeducation to survivors on the impact of trauma and common reactions to abuse and violence;
Help survivors understand power and control dynamics and cycles of violence within their relationships, and create safety plans as needed for emotional and physical health;
Develop therapeutic processes with survivors to help define goals, gain insight, and plans for life after therapy
Monitor clients' use of medications;
Examine issues related to substance use, aging and development, bullying, anger management, schooling, college and career, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, disability, stress and suicide;
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status;
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy;
Organize and lead efforts around group work including Youth Liberation Program (YLP) in collaboration with other YEP members.
Refer survivors to community resources or specialists as necessary or as needed;
Train and supervise MSW & MHC interns and volunteers to provide support services;
Collaborate with other Sakhi staff for referrals and to streamline survivor services and programs;
Evaluate the effectiveness of youth counseling programs and survivors' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives;
Plan, organize and lead structured youth counseling programs and support groups;
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies;
Maintain confidentiality of survivor experiences and records at all times.

Grant Management and Development

Maintain records of all survivor related work / activities through efficient data collection and notetaking;

Produce accurate reports and draft narratives for grant reporting;

Ensure routine and comprehensive program evaluation;

Work closely with the Development Team to create work plans, attend site visits, and offer pertinent information as needed.

Outreach, Training, and Advocacy

Break the stigma around youth mental health while raising awareness of gender-based violence in the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities;

Develop ongoing referral relationships within the mental health systems, and partner organizations;

Represent Sakhi on relevant task forces, coalitions, and committees to voice trends of gender-based violence and mental health of youth in South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities.

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