Victim Crisis Counselor - Trauma-Informed Support

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

Job summary

The City of Irving seeks a crisis counselor to assist crime victims, with advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology and trauma-informed care. The role includes helping victims access resources, maintaining files, and delivering trainings to interns and the community.

A Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience are required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Applicants will be subject to CJIS access requirements, a polygraph, and a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with major course work in psychology, counseling, social work or related field.
• Two years of relevant experience, preferably with trauma victims.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis counseling services to crime victims.
• Assist victims and families with accessing community resources and programs.
• Maintain client files and statistical data.
• Prepare and present training to interns and the community.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with police investigators, prosecutors and social service agencies.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Crisis intervention

Victimology

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Job description

The City of Irving seeks a crisis counselor to assist crime victims, with advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology and trauma-informed care. The role includes helping victims access resources, maintaining files, and delivering trainings to interns and the community.

A Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience are required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Applicants will be subject to CJIS access requirements, a polygraph, and a criminal history check.