Counselor I

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving is seeking a crisis counselor for the Police Department to provide crisis counseling services to crime victims, using advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities include helping victims and families access community resources, maintaining client files and statistics, conducting trainings for interns and the community, and collaborating with police investigators, prosecutors and social service agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Two years of relevant experience, preferably with trauma victims.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Access to CJIS will be required; candidates will undergo polygraph and criminal history checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis counseling services to crime victims using crisis intervention, victimology and trauma-informed care.
• Assist victims and their families in accessing community resources and programs.
• Maintain client files and statistical data; prepare and present training to interns and the community.
• Participate in regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with police investigators, prosecutors and social service agencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Victimology

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Duties include providing crisis counseling services to crime victims and requires advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology and trauma-informed care. Additional duties include assisting victims and their family members with accessing community resources and programs; maintaining client files and statistical data; preparing and presenting training to interns and the community; and participating in regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with police investigators, prosecutors and social service agencies. A Master's degree, with major course work in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, and two years of relevant experience, preferably working with trauma victims, is required. Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills preferred. Duties involve access to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), therefore Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check. In accordance with CJIS requirements, must not have any criminal conviction as an adult or juvenile above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG19 / FULL PAY RANGE $4862 - $6856 PER MONTH

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The Irving Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-based policing and providing the best possible service to the residence of Irving. We embrace the vision that Irving will be the model for safe and beautiful neighborhoods; a vibrant economy; and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. With compassion, integrity and innovation, we strive to institute trust and promote a high quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.