At LACASA, the spirit of diversity and inclusion is encouraged and infused into everything we engage in; activities, behaviors and communications inside and outside the walls of LACASA. From the educational programs we develop and the shelter we operate to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. LACASA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, pregnancy status, ethnicity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation and/or Veteran status.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Children’s Counselor is a professional human service position that provides client centered therapeutic services, support, advocacy, and intervention to clients who have been impacted by child abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence. This position requires strong skills in advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, communication, organization, and counseling to clients who have been impacted by child sexual violence. Provides clinical assessments, safety plans, advocacy, support and therapeutic interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirements for this position include a master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field. Prior clinical experience and familiarity with trauma informed practices is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with child abuse is also preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides psychosocial assessments and individual counseling for clients of child abuse.
- Provides group social work for children and families.
- Provides individual and/or group counseling for families and significant others.
- Provides case management and appropriate direct services, including social casework, to clients within the residential, non-residential, and transitional housing program.
- Completes assessments and plans interventions for clients and families in the program.
- Provides individual and group counseling for the children and families.
- Coordinates with outside agencies as needed, providing client advocacy to and with outside agencies as needed.
- Provides respite for parents, as needed.
- Provides recreational and non-traditional therapeutic activities for children, as required.
- Provides transportation and accompaniment to court or other community meetings for survivors as needed.
- Records and maintains clinical documentation in case records, in keeping with the standards established by the agency and related funders.
- Makes appropriate referrals and advocates for individuals and families to other agencies when appropriate.
- Attends and participates in all meetings as required.
- Assists in the development of client services.
- Networks with the community around client identified needs and issues, related to but not limited to housing and support services, for victims of child sexual abuse, as assigned.
- Provides crisis counseling, intervention, and referrals through crisis phone counseling.
- Works collaboratively with counselors and advocates regarding client activities and relationships.
- Maintains and completes case records and clinical documentation.
- Adheres to confidentiality policy as it relates to shelter residents, clients and all aspects of agency operations; records, reports, and discussions.
- Behaves in a manner consistent with LACASA Philosophies, Standards of Conduct and LACASA Staff Handbook.
- Attends and participates in all meetings as required.
- Completes all additional tasks as assigned.
- This position does not have professional supervisory responsibilities.
If you meet or exceed the qualifications for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@lacasacenter.org.
LACASA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. LACASA is an equal opportunity employer. LACASA is a 501(c)3 organization.
