Child and Adult Counselor

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

Job summary

A community support organization located in Texas is seeking a Child and Adult Counselor to provide therapeutic services to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field, as well as prior experience with trauma-affected clients. The position requires flexibility in hours, including participation in an on-call rotation. Additionally, bilingual applicants are preferred. This role offers a yearly pay rate between $49,000 and $52,000.

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.
• 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 and automobile insurance coverage.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services by conducting family, individual, and group counseling sessions.
• Develop and update counseling plans based on assessments and victimization history.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend agency awareness events and networking groups.
• Serve within the on-call rotation schedule to provide accompaniment.
• Answer the 24-hour Crisis Hotline and provide information and referrals.
• Provide training to volunteers and the public on family and sexual violence education.
• Assist with supervising volunteers/interns.

Job description

Job Title: Child and Adult Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Client Services Program
Reports to: Manager of Advocacy Counseling Services
Effective Date: –
Pay Rate: $49,000-52,000 year ($23.56-25.00 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. Provide family, individual, and group therapy and monitor 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 am-6 pm, Thursday, 8:30 am-5:30pm, Friday 8:30 am/3:00 pm, Saturday - Off
40 hours weekly or as necessary to achieve program objectives, tasks, activities, and responsibilities and to effectively document outcome measures and variations. Have the flexibility to work both business and untraditional hours to meet the needs of the program.

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; 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/have automobile insurance coverage and be insurable and have 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.