Responsible to
Executive Director
General Purpose of Position
To provide support and/or counseling to sheltered and non-sheltered clients as well as community education outreach.
A master’s degree in counseling or a master’s degree in clinical social work is required. Applicant must be a licensed counselor in South Dakota or working toward a South Dakota license. Experience working with domestic violence clients preferred.
· Effective written and oral communication skills
· Plan and organize work for maximum effectiveness and efficiency
· Be a team member
· Demonstrate effective public communications and public relations skills
· Think logically and make practical decisions
· Be welcoming and accepting to clients and the public, by telephone and in person
· Respond to a high degree activity, keeping composure and self-control
· Demonstrate initiative, accept responsibility, and participate in active problem solving
· Be a positive role model
· Demonstrate physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress
· Demonstrate enthusiasm, personal energy, and endurance
· Abide by ethical standards and professional licensing organization
· Possess awareness of cross cultural diversity
First Response
· Respond to crisis telephone calls, law enforcement calls, crisis counseling requests, and emergency medical needs
· Make appropriate referrals to other service agencies
Client Support
· Respond to the needs of clients, by providing counseling, basic and emergency needs, and transportation
· Provide and model client advocacy
Counseling
· Provide individual counseling
· Facilitate support groups
· Participates in client staffing activities
· Complete intake, determine treatment plan, and maintain progress notes of counseling clients in consultation with the administration and counseling staff
Education, Outreach, and Advocacy
· Assist with training and supervision of team, interns, and volunteers
· Represent Beacon Center at community organizations
· Provide education on issues of abuse through outreach activities
· Participates in outreach with underserved populations
Team Member Responsibilities
· Articulate and adhere to the mission and vision of Beacon Center
· Know and consistently follow Beacon Center policies and procedures
· Attend assigned meetings and trainings
· Work hours as scheduled
· Answer door and phone
· Other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by the Executive Director or designee
· Provide ancillary services
· Completes paperwork in a timely manner