DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT OF DELAWARE COUNTY, INC.

14 West Second Street

Media, PA 19063

(610) 565-6272

Job Description

Title: Counselor

Work Location: Media Office

Reports to: Social Services Program Manager

FLSA: Exempt/Professional

Salary: $

The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County works to prevent domestic violence and empower victims to move towards self-sufficiency. DAP provides counseling, advocacy, legal services and emergency shelter.

The Counselor reports directly to the Social Services Program Manager, is a full time position and provides crisis and supportive counseling on the hotline and in the main office.

Educational Requirements: Masters Degree preferred, in Social Work, Counseling.

Knowledge/Skills Required: Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary setting with staff, volunteers and clients of diverse backgrounds; personnel management skills.

Experience Required: Minimum one (1) years’ experience in service related field.

Preferences: Knowledge of domestic abuse issues; computer literacy a plus. Preferred to have completed JARS Domestic Violence Training. Preferred to have completed trauma informed trainings

Essential Duties:

Services

o  Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for domestic abuse victims through options counseling

o  Provide crisis, supportive, & therapeutic counseling to victims of domestic abuse through ongoing counseling

o  Provide victims of domestic violence with assistance with safety planning and relocation

o  Develop service plans with victims of domestic violence

o  Facilitate domestic violence support groups

o  Facilitate financial empowerment workshops

Assist with

o  Shelter intakes as needed

o  24-hour hotline coverage as needed

o  On-call services as needed

o  Task supervision of counseling interns in provision of direct services (assisting Counseling)

Data

o  Complete chart documentation in a timely manner

o  Submit monthly counseling statistics

Other Duties

o  Maintain knowledge of other providers within Delaware County so as to provide appropriate information and referral

o  As assigned

o  Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to walk up a flight of stairs, and the ability to lift 25 pounds

Hours: Exempt position

Possible evening hours up to 2 nights a week until 7pm.

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