Now Hiring! Counselor Advocate
Work Environment: On-Site, 35 hours per week.
What’s in it for you!?
- Ability to serve as an advocate and empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Work for a nonprofit agency with dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving this specialized population.
- 100% Company Paid Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will provide individual and group counseling to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault based on a philosophy of empowerment. The ideal candidate has excellent counseling skills, a passion for social work and advocacy, and is committed to our mission of preventing abuse, protecting families, and changing lives through empowerment and a safety net of supportive services.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide counseling and case management services, including, but not limited to, individual and group counseling to identify clients based on a philosophy of empowerment.
- Provide information, referrals, and education to other professionals and to the general public.
- Provide advocacy for clients at court, welfare, and with other community agencies.
- Complete and maintain agency forms and documentation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
- Knowledge of community resources, especially the legal system in Mercer County.
- Completion of agency 60 hours of domestic violence and sexual assault training in the first year of employment or certificate of completion from another agency.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
How to apply: Send your cover letter and resume to Susan Victor at jobs@womanspace.org
