APIP Facilitator - Trauma-Informed Group Counselor

Urban Resource Institute (URI); New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Resource Institute (URI) in New York, NY seeks an APIP Facilitator to provide direct services including group counseling using CBT, advocacy, and referrals. The role involves risk assessments, coordination with community services, and ensuring client safety under supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Human Services, at least two years of counseling experience (group setting preferred), and strong written/verbal skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of counseling experience, preferred, in a group setting.
• Two years of experience preferred in social services, criminal justice system/jail/prison, working with re-entry and/or probation populations and experience and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to domestic violence and diversity issues.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate minimum of 2 weekly groups of 10-15 participants.
• Conduct interviews to assess risk to self or others.
• Engage participants in orientation and ongoing treatment processes via group counseling.
• Document participant needs and refer to Case Manager for placement and follow-up.
• Document group sessions and interactions within required timeframe.
• Attend training seminars to enhance clinical skills.
• Attend weekly conference calls and staff meetings.
• Function independently during coverage and crisis actions per procedures.
• Regularly assess safety and well-being of clients.
• Develop with each group of participants a contract of goals and objectives.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

MS Office

Flexibility (evenings)

Written & verbal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Criminal justice exposure

Communication

Education

Bachelors Degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Urban Resource Institute (URI) in New York, NY seeks an APIP Facilitator to provide direct services including group counseling using CBT, advocacy, and referrals. The role involves risk assessments, coordination with community services, and ensuring client safety under supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Human Services, at least two years of counseling experience (group setting preferred), and strong written/verbal skills.