What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor/Advocate position at The Salvation Army?
Overview
Seeking a Full Time Counselor / Advocate on our Elmira Corps Team
Our Full Time opportunities offer :
- Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
- Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
- Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Account
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
- Christmas Bonus
- Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
- Free parking
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION :
To provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence assisting with emotional and practical support during the initial crisis stage and thereafter. The Counselor / Advocate will provide service in both the residential and non-residential program.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Assisting victims with setting and accomplishing short and long term goals
o Counseling - individual and group
o Follow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communications
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $22
