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Trauma Counselor Safe Harbour Proving Assistance Towards Heali Location: US-NY-Central Islip Email this job to a friend
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Trauma Counselor EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 65,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Trauma Counselor for the Safe Harbour Providing Assistance Towards Healing (PATH) Program The Trauma Counselor position is a non-exempt position paying $28-33 per hour. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9AM- 5 PM. The office is located in Central Islip, NY. The role reports to Supervisor. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical Dental 401K Vision Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More. Primary Purpose of Job: The Trauma Counselor is responsible for assessing and counseling to victims of human trafficking, rape, and sexual abuse/assault, that are under 18 years of age. This includes promoting a trauma-informed approach through individual and group counseling, as well as, making referrals to other helping agencies. The Trauma Counselor will be a part of the Suffolk County Child Advocacy Centers Multi-Disciplinary Team and will coordinate relationships between other MDT members and additional human services agencies as needed. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: - Provide trauma-informed therapy for minor victims of human trafficking, rape, sexual abuse/assault and their non-offending family members.
- Provide trauma informed, victim centered counseling services and outreach to minor victims of human trafficking and youth at-risk of human trafficking to youth in Suffolk County, NY.
- Continually assess the needs of the victims and their families and reflect these needs in staffing, evaluations, treatment plans, and chart notes.
- Co-facilitate evidence-based girls support group.
- Serve as a consultant for courts, law enforcement, and the public in general.
- Assist with applying for public benefits, employment, medical care, return of personal property and short- and long-term coordination of such services.
- Make appropriate referrals for medical exams, mental health services, residential assistance,
- Document the services required to ensure accurate case records are maintained in CAC database.
- Collaborate with community partner agencies to deliver staff training regarding the identification of unaccompanied minors at risk of trafficking and connect then to services.
- Maintain accurate database of professional referral resources that assist stated population.
- Provide back-up and support to CAC for office coverage.
- Possibility to assist with future program helpline.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly statistical and annual reports as required by funding source.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: - Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English Speaking) required.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Experience providing Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Must have access to automobile and possess valid NYS driver's license.
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