Victim Services TherapistCounselor
Victim Services TherapistCounselor
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About Oswego County Opportunities
Oswego County Opportunities is a private nonprofit human service agency serving 15000 people each year through more than 50 programs. OCO inspires partnerships and provides services that empower people support communities and change lives.
OCOs mission guides not only our work with the community and consumers but with our employees as well. Employees are our most important asset and our benefits package is designed to provide peace of mind which in turn improves the quality of life for you and your family.
OCOs employee benefits include:
- 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Term Life Insurance
- Paid leave (sick leave PTO holidays etc.
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance available to FullTime staff
About the Position:
Provide 1 hour virtual and inperson therapy sessions to survivors of domestic violence dating violence sexual and/or stalking. Provide supportive traumainformed wellness and empowerment services through individual and group modalities for youth/young adults & adults enrolled in OCOs SAF program. Provide clinical guidance in all directservice matters. Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) are encouraged to apply. Individuals working towards licensure as a LMHC LCSW or LMSW are also encouraged to apply.
FullTime 37.5 Hours Per Week / 52 Weeks Per Year
Level 6
Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 4:30 pm
JOB SUMMARY
Provides supportive traumainformed wellness and empowerment services through individual and group modalities for program participants. Assists with the coordination of activities and events to promote community engagement and support survivors to rebuild sustainable independence. Provide direct services to youth/young adults & adults according to OCOs service delivery standards in OCO offices and SAFs domestic violence shelter. Collaborate with the direct service staff to advocate on behalf of clients who are navigating systems related to wellness benefits law enforcement and courts. Provide clinical guidance in all directservice matters and support the supervisory staff to grow the direct service program to best serve survivors in our communities.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete program intake and psychosocial assessment for prospective participants of the program;
- Provide 1 hour virtual or inperson therapy sessions for survivors of domestic violence dating violence sexual stalking and/or trafficking.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans for participants using strengthsbased approach;
- Provide crisis counseling information referrals accompaniment and advocacy as needed;
- Provide interventions that promote positive relationships among participants their families communities;
- Facilitate support educational and therapeutic groups;
- Help plan and engage in activities and events to promote communitybuilding individual development and empowerment;
- Maintain proper documentation (record keeping reports and statistical information) on a timely manner for all clients;
- Provide complete and accurate information about client outcomes and services in a timely manner.
- Develop and facilitate ongoing inhouse training to ensure continual development of all directservice staff
- Reviews service plans and provides casework support to direct service staff.
- Troubleshoots problems and roadblocks and works with program staff on resolution to provide quality services.
- Displays resourcefulness and flexibility in meeting the training and development needs of staff.
- Provides regular communication of pertinent information to employees coworkers supervisors and community partners.
- Facilitates and/or attends internal and external meetings as assigned.
- Carries out all duties in accordance with funding requirements State and Federal Regulations.
- Provides oncall crisis intervention and support backup to staff as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must have a desire to work with and have a thorough understanding of victim centered approaches trauma informed care and Systems.
- Must have the demonstrated ability to work with others in a warm nonjudgmental manner and be a positive role model
- Must be able to cooperatively plan with others and be creative in planning.
- Must exhibit professionalism good judgment and flexibility.
- Must have knowledge of public services and resources.
- Must possess valid NYS Drivers license and have access to registered reliable vehicle for travel and transporting clients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in social work or Counseling and one year experience working with youth and families; or
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in a Human Service field with advanced study in the field of Family Systems Social Work or Counseling and three years experience working with youth and families;
- Individuals working towards licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) are encouraged to apply.
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Oswego County Opportunities Inc.provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to racecreedcolor religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran statusmarital statussexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Employment Type
Full-Time
