COUNSELOR – Bi-lingual

JERSEY BATTERED WOMENS SERVICE INC; Counselor (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

JERSEY BATTERED WOMENS SERVICE INC seeks a caring counselor to join ourAdult Counseling Program, Children’s Program, and/or Trauma Focused CBT to support survivors of domestic violence. This role requires collaboration with clients and team members in a compassionate, trauma-informed setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in social work or related field, possess an LSW or LAC, and bring at least 2 years of counseling experience with trauma survivors. Bilingual English/Spanish is a MUST.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• LSW or LAC preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience counseling trauma survivors.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Individual, family, and/or group counseling.
• Case management and advocacy.
• Conduct intakes and assessments.
• Complete documentation as required by the program needs.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with clients and team members.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Counseling

Decision making

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AGENCY

JBWS is a private, nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions for abuse for anyone who faces the issues of intimate partner abuse regardless of severity of the abuse, marital status, income, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity. The vision of JBWS is to create a community-wide culture that refuses to tolerate the presence of any form of intimate partner violence. Empowerment of its victims and advocacy for social reform are at the heart of our mission and we are committed to advocating for the change necessary to achieve justice, equity, and inclusivity within our organization, our community and the systems with which we work on behalf of our clients. More than 75 paid staff and nearly 200 volunteers work together with the help of the community to fulfill the agency mission. JBWS recognized the impact of the work done in our space and we are committed to staff wellness. Our W.I.S.H. (Wellness Initiative Supporting Health) initiative focuses on the 8 dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, mental, etc. to support and educate our staff. JBWS is an equal opportunity employer. JBWS values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a position at JBWS.

Job Description

JBWS is looking for a caring compassionate individual to join our amazing team. Our ideal candidate will work in our Adult Counseling Program, Children’s Program and/or Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program to provide support and services to individual impacted by domestic violence. JBWS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Responsibilities

• Individual, family, and/or group counseling
• Dase management and advocacy
• Conduct intakes and assessments
• Complete documentation as required by the program needs
• Working collaboratively and flexibly with clients and team members

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• LSW or LAC, required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing counseling services preferably with trauma survivors.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking, reading and writing A MUST.
• Understanding of the impact domestic violence and trauma on adults and children.
• Ability to effectively and independently make decisions based on sound judgment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Candidates with 40-hour domestic violence training preferred however candidates without training must complete 40-hours of domestic violence training upon hire.

Schedule Requirements

• Full time – 35 hours per week with two evenings required.

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary range between $55,000 and $60,000 annually, includes medical, dental, life, LTD, state disability and a comprehensive wellness program.

24-Hour Helpline & Referral

Passaic County 24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 973.881.1450

Morris County 24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.877.782.2873

Hablamos Espanol Interpreters Available

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1437, Morristown, NJ 07962

Tax ID: 22-2170048