The Senior Counselor Advocate provides crisis intervention and self-empowerment counseling in individual and group settings to survivors of gender-based violence. The role involves comprehensive case assessment, case management, and advocacy related to criminal legal, social welfare, housing, immigration, and other systems. The Senior Counselor Advocate will also provide administrative support to the program manager and assist with the training and onboarding of new and existing staff members.
Requirements
- BSW or BA required
- Bilingual Required (English/Spanish – verbal and written)
- Must have at least five-year of advocacy and/or counseling experience in the area of domestic violence, women and children’s issues, or related field
- One year administrative experience
- Strong verbal and written communication and documenting skills
- Must be well-organized, work independently and collectively, while maintaining a flexible schedule
- Must be knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, people of color, and low-income populations and deliver culturally competent services
- Must have the ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machine, fax machine, phone systems, etc. with strong internet and software skills; incl. Microsoft Office and client database
- Must be able to exercise good judgment, compassion, and sensitivity at all times to provide trauma-informed care
- Must ensure agency, program and client confidentiality at all times
- Must work well with a team and bring self-awareness and accountability to the workplace
- Must be passionate about intersectional social justice issues impacting survivors of trauma
Benefits
- Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week
- Pay rate of $60,000.00/year, non-negotiable
- 85% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts available
- Unlimited Paid Time Off program, 12 paid holidays, a mid-year and end-of-year office closure
- Summer Friday schedule (optional)
- Commuter benefits (Mass Transit & Parking)
- 403b retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability & Life Insurance
