Counselor

TITLE: Counselor

REPORTS TO: Director of Advocacy/Counseling

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

Organization Overview:

Turning Point, Inc in Mount Clemens, MI is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Turning Point, Inc empowers domestic and sexual violence survivors through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence. We offer emergency shelter, housing, trauma advocacy services, forensic nurse examiner program & first response advocacy services, 24-hour hotline, personal protection order and legal advocacy services, and community outreach.

Position Overview:

Counselors deliver trauma-informed counseling to primary and secondary survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Populations can include children, adolescents or adults. Services are generally targeted towards specific goals for healing that client has. Staff would primarily be stationed at our Central office in Mount Clemens with one day at our Saint Clair Shores office, sessions are offered to survivors virtually as well. Additionally, Counselors are responsible for thorough and accurate data collection to contribute to quarterly and annual evaluation and funder reports.

Counselors must have knowledge of survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and advocacy-based counseling interventions with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault that are rooted in anti-oppression values and the empowerment model. Specific knowledge in crisis intervention, trauma-informed counseling, lethality assessments and safety planning are desired. Additionally, Counselors must have experience doing group counseling. As we serve survivors of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds, candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement agency and program mission, vision and anti-oppression and empowerment philosophies.
• Administer and implement agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain agency policy on confidentiality, record keeping and professional ethics.
• Deliver trauma-informed individual and group counseling to primary and secondary survivors.
• Connect survivors with resources that will support the survivor’s well-being.
• Assist survivors in assessing lethality and planning for safety.
• Actively participate in peer reviews.
• Attend all departmental and agency staff meetings, and other meetings required by Turning Point.
• Conduct relationships with colleagues to promote mutual respect, improvement of services, and problem solving.
• Notify the Director of Advocacy/Counseling, Deputy Director, or Chief Executive Officer of any emergency situations that may affect Turning Point staff and/or clients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Advocacy/Counseling.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Must possess a limited or full license.
• Must have knowledge of victim-centered, trauma-informed, and advocacy-based counseling interventions with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault that are rooted in anti-oppression values and the empowerment model.
• Specific knowledge in crisis intervention, trauma-informed counseling, lethality assessments, victim’s rights, and safety planning are desired.
• Experience facilitating group counseling
• Must have the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Limited travel may be required outside of main work office for meetings.
• Must have reliable transportation, insurance, a valid Michigan Driver’s License, and a good driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Other Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.
• Allow for flexibility in schedule, work location and job function.
• Must be able to drive to multiple sites.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.

Turning Point, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.