Counselor – Full-Time

The Purple Door; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Purple Door in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a part-time counselor to provide individual and group counseling for adult and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The role requires 30 hours per week with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Master’s degree in human services is required; LPC or LMSW preferred. This position includes supervision during practicum and opportunities to collaborate with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in human services field; LPC or LMSW preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for adult and child victims.
• Evening and weekend counseling based on client needs.
• Advocate for clients through referrals and information to improve quality of life.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral and written communication

Flexible & multi-priority

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCHEDULE: 40 Hours/week

RATE OF PAY: $24.64 per hour

Purpose/Function of Position: To provide individual and group counseling to adult and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to ensure quality service delivery. The position will be part-time at 30 hours per week.

• Provide individual/group counseling for presenting clients.
• Provide individual/group counseling for presenting clients during evenings and weekends based on client availability and agency needs.
• Advocate for clients by providing appropriate referrals for services with other agencies, and by providing information to clients, which enable them to improve their quality of life.
• Accompany clients to court as requested and as possible.
• Interpret to clients the services offered by the agency and to facilitate their entry into any program component as appropriate.
• Assist with group development as opportunities/needs arise.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with local universities.
• Interview potential practicum students/interns and place as appropriate.
• Provide training to students regarding agency philosophy and appropriate counseling techniques.
• Provide on-going supervision and training during the individual’s practicum/internship.
• Complete intern evaluations as appropriate and necessary.
• Make public appearances, as assigned, to interpret to the community, the services of the agency.
• Participate with other staff in long-range planning as requested, to ensure continuing quality service delivery to clients and the community.
• Ensure that professional case records are maintained for clients and reporting requirements.
• Ensure that an accurate record of work hours, mileage, etc. is maintained.
• Ensure timely preparation of reports as requested.
• To perform any and all duties as requested by the Counseling Manager, Deputy Director, and President and CEO.
• Attend all meetings and training as directed.
• Maintain professional conduct and represent the Agency in a professional manner.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in human service field. LPC or LMSW preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge regarding dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault; excellent oral and written communication skills; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred; high level of personal integrity, diplomacy, discretion, and tact is necessary; computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office products; flexible and able to manage multiple priorities with ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines; non-traditional hours to include some evening and weekend hours possible; some travel requiring a valid driver’s license and a personal, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically working in a climate-controlled office environment but is sometimes exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Normal workday physical activity includes frequent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking.
• Requires employee to use hands, arms, legs, neck, and head while performing tasks.
• Requires occasional twisting at desk when answering phone or keyboarding.
• Requires retrieving files by pulling and pushing cabinet drawers with occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Requires frequent data entry into computer keyboard.
• Requires extensive speaking in person and on the telephone with staff and others.
• Requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Limited travel is required.