Counselor

The Counselor, who reports to the Direct Services Supervisor for the assignment of cases, case consultations, case management, and ongoing supervision, is responsible for providing short-term trauma-focused individual and group counseling to survivors and their loved ones. This also includes advocacy and accompaniment for protection from sexual violence and intimidation orders to victims of sexual assault and other crimes. These services may be provided in community-based locations as needed and assigned, including services to underserved populations. This position will require both in-person and remote working Applicants need to live in Philadelphia or surrounding suburbs to attend in person accompaniments.

Responsibilities:

Counseling, advocacy, community outreach and support group facilitation as assigned. Rotation on crisis hotline in office and weekly on-call hotline rotation, in-person hospital and police accompaniment for sexual assault victims, record keeping in accordance with ETO and other agency data collection and reporting requirements, intake monthly reports and client number assignment.

Qualifications:

: Bachelor's Degree (required) in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, License preferred. Completion of VSC 65+ hour Sexual Assault Counselor/Victim Advocate training. Criminal Record, Child Abuse History, and FBI Clearance background checks are required. A valid driver's license, vehicle and valid automobile insurance are required. All employees are At-Will employees. EOE A certificate in Trauma Informed Care helpful