Child and Adult Counselor

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. is seeking a Child and Adult Counselor to provide family, individual, and group counseling for clients impacted by domestic and sexual violence. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis support.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in relevant fields and may possess licensure or bilingual skills. This position requires participation in agency events and supervision of volunteers during a structured 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children, youth, and adults that have experienced trauma.
• Licensure is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct family, individual, and group counseling sessions.
• Develop and update counseling plans based on assessment data.
• Answer the 24-hour Crisis Hotline and provide referrals.
• Assist with supervising volunteers/interns.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Child and Adult Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Client Services Program

Reports to: Manager of Advocacy Counseling Services

Pay Rate: $49,000-52,000 per year ($23.56-25.00 per hour)

Position Overview

Child and Adult Counselor serves all clients (adult and child) who are impacted directly or indirectly by domestic and sexual violence. Conducts comprehensive evaluations and establishes plans to facilitate healing and recovery for clients served. Provides family, individual, and group therapy and monitors counseling outcomes 50% of the time for victims of Sexual Assault and 50% of the time for victims of Domestic Violence.

Hours

Sunday – Off, Monday/Tuesday – 10:30 am – 7:30 pm, Wednesday – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Thursday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Friday – 8:30 am/3:00 pm, Saturday – Off. Forty hours weekly or as necessary to achieve program objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct services by conducting family, individual, and group counseling sessions.
• Develop and update counseling plans by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing assessment data and victimization history; establish courses of action that promote the healing and empowerment of clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend and actively participate in agency awareness events, inter-agency coalitions, and networking groups.
• Serve within the on‑call rotation schedule to provide accompaniment to the police, hospitals, and/or courts.
• Maintain and increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Answer the 24‑hour Crisis Hotline and provide information and referrals, safe shelter, and other appropriate options for victims.
• Provide training to volunteers and the public on family and sexual violence education.
• Assist with supervising volunteers/interns and their facilitation of support groups and counseling services.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children, youth, and adults that have experienced trauma.
• Licensure is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Education and Other Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology.
• Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks.
• Must have a clean driving record, automobile insurance coverage, and be insurable, with at least three years of verifiable driving experience.
• Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.
• Ability to be on location to on-call status areas within 45 minutes.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Competently analyze and prioritize information to develop appropriate therapeutic counseling plans.
• Communicate openly and effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and gain the respect of clients served.
• Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises.

I have read and understand the essential job functions that have been outlined in the above job description for Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.

Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.