- Demonstrate commitment to the YW's mission and principles of trauma-informed work.
- Represent the YW in a professional and competent manner to participants, community members, organizational partners, and other stakeholders.
- Support policies, practices, and decisions that demonstrate our shared accountability for racial equity.
- Communicate openly and contribute to the development of others.
- Coordinate efforts across teams, programs, and partner organizations.
- Maintain professional behavior and strict confidentiality.
- Provide individual and group therapy, case management, and parent sessions to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and other trauma exposures.
- On a weekly basis, conduct 17-20 individual therapy sessions, 1 - 2 groups, case management sessions, and parent sessions.
- Complete program intakes and assessments and all other necessary documentation.
- Complete safety planning with clients, updating on an ongoing basis.
- Complete and update individual support plans as needed.
- Enter data into client data system(s) in 24 hours, ensuring that documentation is clear and accurate.
- Complete monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with community agencies, other YW programs, and other social services providers.
- Provide support and consultation to interns and volunteers, as needed.
- Provide outreach and community education services, as requested.
- Respond to all mandated reporting and mental health concerns in a 24 to 48 hours.
- Attend individual and group supervision meetings and maintain regular communication with the supervisor.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Masters in Social Work or Counseling (license attainment supported) required;
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) required;
- Experience providing therapeutic services to adults and children who have experienced or witnessed trauma;
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault;
- Experience facilitating groups;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule to meet program needs, including some evening hours;
- Must be able to be covered by the agency's insurance policy
- Access to reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
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Child and Family Clinician_FT_Spanish Bi-lingual - Springfield, United States - YWCA of Western Massachusetts
Description
Department: Parent & Youth ServicesReports to: Clinical Director
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Day Time with evening hours to accommodate program needs
Location: Springfield office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $55,000 annually
The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield, and our primary Springfield campus.
Expectations of all employees
In the performance of essential and general job responsibilities, all YWCA employees are expected to:
The Child and Family Clinician is responsible for providing therapeutic services to children and families impacted by domestic, sexual violence, and other exposed trauma and for engaging in outreach and community education regarding issues related to domestic violence.
Essential Responsibilities
Professional ethics are at the core of social work. The profession has an obligation to articulate its basic values, ethical principles, and ethical standards. The NASW Code of Ethics sets forth these values, principles, and standards to guide social workers' conduct. The YWCA expects its social workers to adhere to and implement these standards and guidelines.
EEO STATEMENT
It is the policy of YWCA of Western Massachusetts to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the YWCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
The YWCA is an "at-will" equal opportunity employer. While the YWCA will continue to operate with care regarding employment decisions, the YWCA and its employees may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, and without advance notice. Exceptions include select, non-exempt positions covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
The YWCA, in our effort to provide safety to those we serve, and to protect our agency, performs criminal offender record information (CORI) checks on all prospective employees. Final offers of employment are contingent upon receipt of an acceptable CORI report as solely determined by the YWCA.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
All employment at the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.
