Non-residential Domestic Violence Therapist

Company: Bay Area Women's Center
Location: Bay City
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Bay Area Women's Center is seeking a Non-residential Domestic Violence Therapist to join our team. BAWC is a family-friendly, non-profit agency offering you the opportunity for personal growth and to be part of our amazing team working to affect change and save lives within our community. We provide emergency and crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, and support services to victims of domestic and sexual violence.We offer many valuable benefits such as flexible scheduling and an attractive benefit package including paid holidays, medical coverage, and a matching retirement option. In addition, first year employees accrue more than three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) and our generous PTO schedule provides increased accrual rates based on years of service.The Non-residential DV Therapist is a full-time position that primarily works with survivors of domestic violence but will occasionally work with survivors who have experienced sexual assault. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in social work, experience with crisis intervention, group facilitation, and working with victims of abuse, be non-judgmental and demonstrate excellent decision-making abilities.Bay Area Women's Center values its essential employees and has implemented policies and procedures that follow safety guidelines set forth by the CDC and other health agencies in response to COVID-19.Applicants wishing to be considered must submit a cover letter along with a resume.Specific Duties * Provide crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and therapy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse.* Facilitate support groups for victims of domestic violence or abuse.* Evaluate and report on Domestic Violence Services Program on an on-going basis.* Participate, on a rotation basis, with SANE and Pediatric SANE Program on-call duties.* Participate in the development of programming within the agency and community that increases intervention services to victims of sexual assault and abuse and their families.* Attend training to continually increase knowledge and skills.* Participate in training of volunteers and students working with domestic violence and sexual assault victims. * Maintain on-going, positive communication and collaborative efforts within the community. * Participate as a member of the Community Violence Response Team and the Elder Abuse Coordinated Community Response Team. * Maintain current referral resources for staff, volunteers, and clients. * Participate in community awareness activities/events, when required and necessary. * Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of client files. * Compile, maintain and report statistical data, as required and necessary.This is only an outline of responsibilities and should not be considered all encompassing. Employee is expected to complete all other tasks assigned by direct supervisor and/or the Executive Director.Requirements* Master's Degree in human services, social work, or psychology, or minimum one year of course completion under a master's degree program.* Ability to work independently, with outstanding organizational skills.* Skills in program development/program management.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong computer skills.* Able and willing to work a flexible schedule.* Ability to be non-judgmental and to work with a diverse population.* Ability to lift 20 pounds on occasion.* Able to travel within the service area and the state.* Able to safely operate office machines and shelter appliances/equipment.* Applicants wishing to be considered must submit a cover letter along with a resume.BenefitsWe offer many valuable benefits such as flexible scheduling and an attractive benefit package including paid holidays, medical coverage, and a matching retirement option. In addition, first year employees accrue more than three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) and our generous PTO schedule provides increased accrual rates based on years of service.This position is full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week.

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