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Guardian Angel Community Services

Counselor - Domestic Violence

Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker

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What they do

A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.

$68,965 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION
: Plan, develop and implement counseling services for adult and child victims of domestic violence Master Degree Preferred 1. Provide individual and group counseling services for adults and children (at GACS Grundy Office and Joliet Office locations) 2. Maintain a weekly schedule for counseling 3. Assist with hotline and crisis intervention if needed 4. Complete documentation and reports required by GACS and for contractual obligations in an appropriate and timely manner 5. Communicate problems and issues of concern to the supervisor. 6. Consult with GACS clinical staff for support and attend required meetings required of all counselors 7. Collaborate with the advocacy and counseling coordinator and program supervisor to assure an effective counseling service delivery system 8. Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information 9. Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal 10. On call duties as assigned 11. Other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
: 1. Attend staff meetings, team meetings and individual supervision
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's degree in social work or a related field 2. Good verbal and written communication skills 3. Forty (40) hours ICADV approved domestic violence training 4. Sensitivity to the cultural and socio economic characteristics of persons served 5. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment 6. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials 7. Ability to work flexible hours
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Pay:
$50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person