Restorative Practices Senior Clinician

JOB TITLE:Restorative PracticesSeniorClinician
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time
REPORTS TO:SeniorDirector
LOCATION:Queens NY (4 days onsite-1 day remote)
SALARY RANGE: $85000-$90000/Annually

ABOUT AAFSC:

For over 30 years theArab-AmericanFamily Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrants and refugees. We help children stay safe familiesremaintogether and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all AAFSC hasexpertisein serving Arab Middle Eastern North African Muslim and South Asian communities.

SUMMARY:

The Respect and Responsibility (R&R) Program is a community-based non-mandated initiative developed under New York CitysInterrupting Violence at Homeframework. Administered by the Mayors Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) in partnership with the NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration (DSS/HRA) R&R is a cornerstone of the Citys efforts to prevent and address intimate partner violence.

This innovative program provides culturally responsive trauma-informed strengths-basedintervention services to individuals21who have caused harmor are at risk of causing harmin a combination of individual assessments group-based programming and supportive services R&Rseeksto interrupt cycles of abuse foster accountability and promote long-term behavioral change. Participants are guided in developing healthy relationship skills rooted in equity respect and consent.

In collaboration with theSeniorDirector and ProgramSpecialisttheSeniorClinicianwill support the delivery of quarterly restorative circles and group sessions and provide individual supportive counseling to program participants. This role requiresa strong foundationin trauma-informed care accountability practices and anti-oppressive frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring a thoughtful nonjudgmental approach to engaging participants in a transformative process that promotes healing behavioral change and community connection.

Key Responsibilities

The SCwill:

• Lead the facilitation of a 12-session group intervention using the establishedRespect and Responsibilitiescurriculum. Sessions are conducted weekly and delivered in a culturally responsive trauma-informed manner that promotes healing accountabilityand behavioral change. A minimum of (4) group cycles must be completed annually with each cycle engagingapproximately 1015 participants.
• Provide weekly culturally competent trauma-informed individual counseling services to 4560 participants annually.
• Conduct trauma-informedstrengths-basedindividual assessmentsat intake and on-goingwith participants toidentifyservice needs risks and resiliency factors that inform personalizedsupport.
• Provide ongoing support to the ProgramSpecialistandSeniorDirector in working directly with program participants. This includes fostering behavioral change promoting personal accountability and connecting individuals to relevant support services and community-based resources.
• Support participant recruitment efforts to meet quarterly and annual goals including but not limited to follow up calls intake scheduling and retention strategies.
• Assistin conducting outreach and engagement activities to educate communities about the R&R program build partnerships with community stakeholders and directly engage of(2) communityoutreach events required permonthfor the first year with the possibility to increase.
• Assistinidentifyingand providing referrals as needed.
• Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation including attendance assessments case notesprocess recordingsand data reporting asrequired.
• Uphold confidentiality policies mandatory reporting protocols and best practices for working with individuals who have causedharmin a non-punitive accountability focused framework.
• Provide 1:1supervision coaching and support to programinternsandvolunteers.
• Create a structured andsafespace that is sensitive to cultural norms surrounding shame honor and family privacy while firmly promoting accountabilitywellnessand change.
• Participate in regular supervision training and peer learning opportunities to ensure consistentvalue-driven and reflectivepractice.
• Assistin adapting the R&R curriculum to ensure it is culturally sensitive to the communities we serve.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Remain updated on technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops joining professional associations building networks with fellow professionals and reviewing industry publications.
• Adhere to allprogramagency and citywide confidentiality and mandatory reporting policies and communicate these policies clearly to participants.
• Preformother duties asneeded.

Background & Position Requirements:

• LCSW LMSW or a masters degree in psychology or a related field with at least3-5years of relevant work experience. Experience working with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence is strongly preferred.
• SIFI Certification or interest in completing a SIFI Certification.
• Anunderstanding of the dynamics and complexities of domestic and gender-based violencepower and control dynamicsthe complex systems that impactthelivesof people who cause harm the effects of childhood and adult trauma onpersons who cause harmand a demonstrated commitment to utilizing trauma-informed client-centered strengths basedengagement and intervention practices withharming parties within the context ofdomestic and gender-based violenceand intimate partner violence.
• Strong understanding of trauma accountability and anti-oppressiveframeworks.
• Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonalskills.
• Fluency in Arabic BanglaSpanishand/or Urdupreferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Job contingent upon pre-employment background check.
• U.S. Work Authorization isrequired.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply.