Jobs Board

Location:

Evanston, IL

Salary:

$22.63 - $27.65 / Hourly

Required Education and Experience:

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Experience and/or Training: At least 1 year of experience counseling adults on issues related to domestic/intimate partner/family violence.
• Licenses/Certificates:
• Successful completion of the Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate within 3 months of employment
• Acquisition of the Certified Domestic Violence Professional credential within 12 months of employment
• First Aid/CPR within 6 months of employment
• Technology/Equipment: Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience and/or Training:
• At least 3 years of experience counseling adults on issues related to domestic/intimate partner/family violence. At least 1 year of experience submitting reporting documentation and completing intake paperwork. Experience providing case management and advocacy. Experience creating and maintaining relationships with community partners. Experience in a residential setting.
• Licenses/Certificates:
• LCSW, LCPC
• Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate
• Certified Domestic Violence Professional credential
• Language: Fluent in Spanish
• Technology/Equipment:
• Intermediate proficiency with virtual services technology
• Intermediate proficiency with online case management systems

Job Requirements

Counseling and Case Management (75%)

Provides trauma-informed individual and group counseling, case management services, and referrals to survivors in the residential and community-based programs.
Establishes relationships with clients drawing on motivational interviewing and a client- centered approach. Provides conflict resolution when needed. Provides parenting feedback as required.
Teaches clients about the impact of trauma and demonstrates techniques that help clients learn relaxation, calming, and soothing.
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates specialized services and support groups as needed and ensures that program activities are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and operate through a trauma-informed lens.
Oversees and implements referrals to appropriate community agencies and services.
Facilitates programming for clients through partnerships with community agencies and providers.
Administers an evaluation process for clients.
Attends and participates in weekly case review meetings to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Record Keeping and Documentation (15%)

Oversees completion of intake and all ongoing paperwork for assigned clients, including data entry of client information into Salesforce.
Submits monthly activity reports in a timely fashion.
Reports on goals and objectives identified in government grants and foundations as appropriate.
Community Outreach & Training (5%)

Establishes and maintains working relationships with area service providers.
Participates as a trainer in delivering domestic violence training, including but not limited to the state-required 40-hour domestic violence training program and other community-based training on domestic violence.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES (5%)

Intermittently and as available, provides emergency backup to ensure adequate coverage of the 24-hour crisis line and residential shelter.
Attends staff trainings and participates in agency committees.
Pursues professional development
Understands and adheres to all YWCA Evanston/North Shore procedures and policies as well as the YWCA Employee Handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position

Travel
Intermittent local travel is required

Other Duties
Intermittently and as available, provides emergency backup to ensure adequate coverage of the 24-hour crisis line and residential shelter.
Attends staff trainings and participates in agency committees.
Pursues professional development
Understands and adheres to all YWCA Evanston/North Shore procedures and policies as well as the YWCA Employee Handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.