Brown & Schuyler Advocate/Counselor (domestic & sexual violence)

Vision We envision a community free from violence. Mission QUANADA provides trauma-informed services to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence and foster accountability for people who cause harm. Core Values Inclusion

• All are welcomed, respected, and believed Equity
• Provide services that meet each individual's need Anti-violence
• Seek peaceful solutions in a violent society Empathy
• Advocacy in a spirit of compassion Accountability
• People who cause harm are responsible for their behavior Equality
• Stand against discrimination of all types Service
• Trauma-informed, voluntary programming Autonomy
• Individuals make informed, un-coerced choices Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties Provide individual and group counseling for adults and children Provide advocacy services for SA and DV victims in the medical and criminal justice system Facilitate professional training & public education Represent the agency on committees and taskforces Promote the program to build public and institutional awareness and utilization Participate in on-call rotation Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation Other duties that support the mission of Quanada.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree-Human Services or related field At least two years' experience in a human services field, including time spent serving children Ability to work as part of a collaborative team Passion and alignment with QUANADA's mission and values Willingness to commit to a self-care plan to mitigate harm from vicarious trauma Achievement of IL Certified DV Professional standing within 2 years of hire Completion of required counselor trainings through ICASA within 1 year of hire Applicants from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Quanada to provide equal employment and advancement opportunity without regard to an employee's race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, sexual orientation, disability, or on any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or applicable ordinance. No phone calls, please.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$54,000.00

• $56,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person