Careers at CVC
To apply, contact our VP of Operations, Brooke, at BrookeH@cvcofcc.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Bilingual Bicultural Mobile Counselor
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations
STATUS: Full Time
PURPOSE:
Plans and provides individual and group counseling services to victims of sexual assault and violent crimes, with special emphasis on outreach and services to Chester County’s Latino/Hispanic population. Services are to be delivered in the office, off-site in various locations throughout the County and via telehealth.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assists clients with needs assessment and goal setting.
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Provides group and individual counseling for victims of assault/abuse and/or their families.
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Works with center staff in identifying clients for whom group counseling is appropriate.
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Refers clients to appropriate community resources.
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Provides direct services to victims and their families, including crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
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Develops sites throughout the county at which to meet with clients for the purpose of providing counseling with increased accessibility.
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Provides VOCA funded responsibilities including providing direct services addressing the emotional and physical needs of victims of crime and their families
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Adheres to the policies and procedures of CVC which support the goals and mission of the agency and meet funding requirements.
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Maintains accurate and legible records.
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Maintains record keeping and data entry into CVC’s data reporting system in a timely manner.
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Acts as liaison to other systems and agencies.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO and VP of Operations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
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A minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field, and two years experience or its equivalent in the field.
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Skill in supportive problem solving, counseling, advocacy, and crisis intervention.
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Ability/experience in group counseling/facilitation.
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Ability to assume responsibility and make decisions.
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Knowledge of community resources.
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Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, volunteers, other agencies and the public.
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Ability to express ideas orally and in writing.
REQUIRED TRAINING/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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Within six months of appointment to this position, the Mobile Counselor must provide evidence of successful completion of the current Sexual Assault Counselor Training Program provided by this agency.
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Must attend all training required by PCAR, PCCD or any other funder.
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Must possess a current valid driver’s license and have the use of an automobile during working hours.
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Will be expected to commute daily to the West Chester Office or other locations in Chester County where counseling sessions will be held.
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Must be able to respond in person within 45 minutes to locations all over Chester County when on call.
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Must show evidence of proper automobile insurance coverage.
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A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History and FBI Clearances must be obtained upon employment.