Director of Community Support & Counseling

YWCA Union County; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The YWCA Union County is seeking a Director of Community Support to lead counseling, case management and outreach across non-residential programs. You will supervise staff, ensure quality services, and develop partnerships with local schools and community organizations.

This full-time, salaried role carries a $75,000 annual salary and full-time benefits; flexibility in scheduling will be essential to meet clients' needs and program priorities.

Qualifications

• Must have LCSW or LPC and counseling experience.
• Minimum of three years’ counseling and supervisory experience.
• Must have solid knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency in experience or education.
• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Maintain flexibility in schedule to meet clients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management and development of counseling, case management and outreach services for all non-residential programs. Clinical supervision of staff providing counseling services.
• Direct supervision and administration of staff providing non-residential counseling services.
• Oversight of CSVA Coordinator.
• Oversight of Specialized Training and Employment Project program, including STEP Coordinator.
• Develop and oversee non-residential services in the form of individual and group counseling and case-management for appropriate clients and ensure appropriate counseling support for shelter residents.
• Provide direct care services in the form of intakes, walk-ins, individual sessions, crisis intervention and group interventions as needed.
• Responsible for the collection of data and generation of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Ensure adequate training for all department staff.
• Ensure adequate scheduling and staffing for non-residential services including community-based domestic violence services.
• Attend and participate in agency meeting requirements i.e., monthly staff meeting, Director/Coordinators Meeting, and others as required.
• Recommend and participate in the development of new programs, as needed.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and assignment of clients.

Skills

Counseling experience

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Cultural competency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

LCSW or LPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YWCA Union County is seeking a Director of Community Support to lead counseling, case management and outreach across non-residential programs. You will supervise staff, ensure quality services, and develop partnerships with local schools and community organizations.

This full-time, salaried role carries a $75,000 annual salary and full-time benefits; flexibility in scheduling will be essential to meet clients' needs and program priorities.