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Safe Passage
Child Counselor
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$42,411 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Safe Passage has an opening for a full time Child Counselor. This position will provide domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention services to child clients. This position provides but is not limited to the following services: counseling, crisis intervention, domestic violence education, information, and referral. This position requires a master's degree in human services field. Experience with/knowledge of trauma-informed interventions, a plus. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault, and victim-centered services. In addition, the ideal candidate will also have organizational abilities, good listening skills, and the ability to multi-task. Spanish speaking a plus. The Child Counselor will provide counseling and crisis intervention services to victims of DV/SA. Primary responsibilities of the Child Counselor are: Provide education and individual counseling for child clients. Provide evaluations/assessments to determine individualized needs of clients. Provide family counseling. Provide education on parenting skills. Provide education on how DV/SA affects children. Facilitate and co-facilitate kid's support groups and parenting group. Organize activities for children and parents, including summer program. Participate in on-call by responding to domestic violence and sexual assault medical calls at hospitals and local police departments. Participate in case consultations regarding clients. Provide advocacy for clients with other agencies in the community (e.g., DCFS, schools, etc.) Position Type/Expected Hours of Work It is a direct service client support position requiring the exercise of discretion and good judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, including 2 evening/week. Benefits All full-time employees are eligible for the following insurance: health, dental, vision, life, short term and long-term disability insurance. Safe Passage offer a generous PTO package for full time employees. Safe Passage recognizes the hard work our team does and wants to make sure they have time for self-care, work/life balance. Please submit resume to Liz Cadenas - lcadenas@safepassagedv.org EEO Statement Safe Passage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Passage complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Must possess and maintain an applicable Illinois Driver License and Auto Insurance that meets the State requirement. Safe Passage expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.