What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Shelter Family Support Counselor position at Community Action of Greene County, Inc.?
Full time 4 day work week! Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm
Very generous paid time off and holidays
Health and Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan available with agency contribution
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree in counseling, education and or related field or 2 years experience working with families in crisis preferred.
Experience in networking with other human service agencies and the ability to work as a team player as well as independently.
Must have well developed oral and written skills.
Must have a valid New York State Driver License.
Must pass criminal background check.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Assist Program Director in the daily operation of the shelter.
May include travel to locations throughout the county providing services to the victims of domestic violence while assisting them in the day-to-day effort to stay safe.
Provide individual support counseling and group counseling for sheltered families in a non-judgmental and non-threatening environment.
On-call required
ACTIVITIES:
Provide individual support counseling and facilitate weekly group meetings
Assist victims by identifying goals and actions necessary to achieve such goals
Assist individuals to access remedies and enforce their rights through the family and criminal justice system. Assist in the preparation and filing of family court petitions. Provide support throughout the court system
Provide support to families through regular home visits monitoring progress towards goals and modifying plans as needed
Validate and support the children who have been or have witnessed domestic violence by providing individual support counseling
Perform follow-up services to determine status of past clients case and provide further assistance if needed
Maintain case records in compliance with state and agency mandates,
including all agency documents and reports
Provide crisis intervention services
Perform advocacy services through collateral agency contacts
Develop and implement structured recreational activities for families and individuals
Process Orders of Protection and other required documents
Work cooperatively with staff and families in promoting goal accomplishments
Responsible for promoting and maintaining the care of the residence and/or the transitional apartment building
Ensure safety of all residents, and enforce shelter rules and regulations
Promote fundraising activities with staff
May be asked to move furniture, pick up donations, unload trucks, as directed.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Program Director
These duties and activities are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative only.
Physical Demands
Reaches to secure files, reports, folders etc. required to complete tasks
Required to drive agency vehicle
Required to talk in person and by telephone to obtain and interpret detailed information
Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
Able to climb stairs
Able to use writing equipment both manual and electronic
Required to lift up to 50 lbs.
All personnel are expected to work together to ensure the Agency goals and objectives are met. Employees at CAGC are to consider themselves as members of a team.
Equal opportunity employer'
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Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20