The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is seeking applicants for the following position:

 

Available full time Position - 35 hours/week

Domestic violence and sexual assault counseling Services

 

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center, a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for over 40 years. We are seeking a full-time counselor to provide counseling services to victims of interpersonal violence/domestic violence and sexual assault. Responsibilities include responding and providing services to requests for counseling and support group facilitation.

 

The successful applicant will have a clear understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and related issues, extensive background in working with victims of interpersonal violence and their families. Knowledge and experience in trauma- informed care, and the empowerment client centered model. The Ability to work with adults and teens from a variety of backgrounds.  Has strong organizational, verbal, and written skills, the ability to appropriately assess the needs of clients for services and some experience in group facilitation.

 

Responsibilities to include but not limited to scheduling individual in person appointments with clients or provide telephone counseling and support. Submits monthly statistical reports and writes letters of counseling attendance. In conjunction with the counseling staff and director of advocacy services, coordinates, creates, evaluates, and implements designated support groups and psycho-educational classes in the community. Provides clients with updated information packet and additional reading material as needed.

 

Attends and participates in staff meetings, peer support and professional supervision.

Provides a positive, professional and enthusiastic image of the agency to the community at large.Upholds all agency policies and procedures.

Provides individual counseling to clients in the community. Follows up on referrals made for individual counseling or groups. Screens referrals and makes alternate referrals as required. Sends out written material on EBC services as requested.

 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault including diverse people and groups.

• Preferred Master’s degree in social sciences, or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence issues and an expressed commitment to the empowerment of victims and survivors of abuse. 

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed, not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties.

Position reports to Director of advocacy services

Send resumes to: Gina Scordino, GinaS@ebchouse.org

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Available full time position- 35 hours/week

Crisis Case Manager

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The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center, a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for over 40 years. We are seeking a full-time counselor to provide counseling services to victims of interpersonal violence/domestic violence and sexual assault. Responsibilities include responding and providing services to requests for counseling and support group facilitation.

The Crisis Case Manager will provide a trauma informed response to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, assessing immediate needs, safety planning and linking victims to other supportive services.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive crisis intervention and case management to victims of interpersonal violence.

• Provide assessment and service plan for victims

• Assists and accompany victims to court legal appointments, health care, public assistance benefits, and social /community agencies if relative to client short, and long-term stabilization goals.

• Provide culturally competent, trauma informed services to victims/survivors of interpersonal violence

• Provide individualized safety planning for victims and their children

• Provide a Non-judgmental empathetic approach to assisting victims of interpersonal violence  

• Assistance with basic needs and providing victims with knowledge of their rights

• Assist victims in accessing and applying for victim’s compensation

• Provide and facilitate groups and individual financial literacy and life skills empowerment training for victim/survivors

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate for this position has experience working with victims of interpersonal violence and providing case management to underserved population.

• Knowledge and experience in trauma- informed care, and the empowerment client centered model.

• Has strong organizational, verbal, and written skills, the ability to appropriately assess the needs of clients for services.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent education/work experience

Hours: 35 hours/week. Schedule to be determined.

 

The Application Process:

Resume and cover letter by March 31, 2023

• Initial interview with EBCC Director of Advocacy Services

• Reference check

• Criminal background check

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter via email to: Gina Scordino, Director of advocacy services at ginas@ebchouse.org

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