Trauma-Informed DV Counselor — Empower Survivors & Healing

CFS; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA & employer contributions

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Child & Family Services is seeking a Domestic Violence Counselor to support survivors through individual counseling and group sessions, with trauma-informed, survivor-centered care. The role includes safety planning, crisis intervention, and connecting clients with resources to promote safety, healing, and resilience.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's in a related field and at least two years of DV-trauma experience, with strong boundaries, ethics, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in the domestic violence field or trauma-informed work.
• Understanding of IPV dynamics, trauma, safety planning, and survivor-centered approaches.
• Understanding of mental health and substance use challenges affecting survivors and appropriate referrals.
• Trauma-informed, strength-based approach; independent work style; strong documentation skills.
• Spanish-English bilingual skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and survivor-centered groups.
• Conduct safety planning, crisis intervention, and risk/needs assessments.
• Develop survivor-driven service plans emphasizing safety, empowerment, healing, and self-determination.
• Deliver services to survivors including shelter residents, in-person, virtual, and phone sessions.
• Maintain confidential client records and use case management systems.
• Engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office (Teams/Word/Excel)

Bilingual (Spanish-English) desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Child & Family Services is seeking a Domestic Violence Counselor to support survivors through individual counseling and group sessions, with trauma-informed, survivor-centered care. The role includes safety planning, crisis intervention, and connecting clients with resources to promote safety, healing, and resilience.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's in a related field and at least two years of DV-trauma experience, with strong boundaries, ethics, and collaboration skills.