Bilingual Spanish Domestic Violence Counselor Guardian Angel Community Services

• 3.5 Joliet, IL Job Details Full-time $53,000
• $55,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Flexible schedule Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Spanish Interpersonal skills Maintaining patient confidentiality Individual therapy English Master's degree Cultural competency Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic team as a Bilingual Children Counselor•Spanish, where your passion for supporting children's emotional and developmental needs will make a meaningful difference.

In this role, you will provide culturally sensitive counseling services to Spanish-speaking children and their families, fostering resilience, growth, and well-being. Your energetic approach and dedication will help create a nurturing environment that empowers young minds to thrive. Master Degree Preferred

BASIC FUNCTION

: Plan, develop and implement counseling services for children of victims of domestic violence Provide individual and group counseling services for children of Spanish speaking families. Maintain a weekly schedule for individual counseling Assist with hotline and crisis intervention counseling Complete documentation and reports required by GACS and for contractual obligations in an appropriate and timely manner Communicate problems and issues of concern to the supervisor. Consult with GACS clinical staff for support and attend required meetings required of all counselors Collaborate with the advocacy and counseling coordinator and program supervisor to assure an effective counseling service delivery system Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal On call duties as assigned Other duties as assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

: Attend staff meetings, team meetings and individual supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work or a related field Bilingual communication skills

• Spanish/English Good verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English Sensitivity to the cultural and socio economic characteristics of persons served Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials Ability to work flexible hours Forty (40) hours ICADV approved domestic violence training within first year of employment•provided by the employer.

Guardian Angel Community Services Benefits:

Vacation

• Eligible for one week after 6 months. Sick/Personal Time
• 12 days per year to a maximum of 65 daysAny accrued but unused time in sick/personal time may be converted to cash at half rate (80hrs=40hrs pay). Holidays
• 12 Paid Holidays Health Insurance Benefits
• Full time employees: medical and prescription coverage 80% paid by Agency. Dental and vision coverage 100% paid by Agency. Eligible after one calendar month of employment. Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salaryLong-Term Disability
• Employee Voluntary Life Insurance 403b Pretax Savings for Retirement Agency contributes 3% of employee's annual salary. Eligible to participate in Agency contribution after 1 year of employment. Incentives for Scholastic achievement or Licensure Associate Degree $200 Bachelor's degree $300 Master's degree $400 Anniversary Award
• Five years $100 Ten years $200 Fifteen yrs.

$300 Twenty yrs. $400 Twenty-five $500 Every five years there after $500.

Pay:

$53,000.00

• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person