Trauma Counselor/Social Worker, Black Women's Blueprint, Brooklyn, NY

Trauma Counselor/Social Worker

Posted on: March 17, 2013

Application deadline: May 17, 2013

Posted by: Black Women's Blueprint

DESCRIPTION

28hrs/week (4 days)

$30,000/year

Basic Function: To provide counseling services to individuals and families who have experienced sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking in order to promote long-term healing from the effects of violence and abuse.

Specific Duties

1. Conduct psychosocial assessments.
2. Provide on-going counseling and support groups for those who have survived physical and/or sexual abuse.
3. Lead effective coordination of resources with case management programs in order to ensure comprehensive services that maintain the respect and dignity of each survivor.
4. Conduct outreach as needed.
5. Maintain accurate and current records as required by the agency and its funding sources.
6. Maintain cordial professional relationships with allied professionals. Provide information to agencies and organizations that serve survivors of violence or express interest in receiving information regarding this population.
7. Complete in a timely fashion all necessary weekly and monthly records that pertain to services provided, time and attendance, travel and workshop reimbursement, continuing education--which is received or provided--and other records deemed appropriate by the organization.

General Qualifications

• Appreciation of the agency's philosophical understanding regarding violence and oppression
• Demonstrable commitment to your personal healing as key to working responsibly and effectively with others
• Demonstrable commitment to developing trauma-focused counseling and advocacy skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours
• Demonstrable commitment to creating and maintaining a work environment reflective of the agency's mission and philosophy regarding working relations
• Demonstrable commitment to contributing to the operation and growth of the agency by taking on administrative/operational tasks and providing leadership as appropriate
• Ability to balance autonomy, responsibility, and collaboration
• Multi-cultural and multi-lingual a plus
• Strong organizational skills and interest in maintaining a structured, warm, healing-conducive environment

Black Women's Blueprint aims to be an information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence in communities of African descendants. It provides leadership, consultation, and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies that are culturally relevant, appropriate, and rooted in Black feminist/womanist, including anti-racist and intersectional analysis. Black Women's Blueprint works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, training, and education, prevention efforts, and the distribution of resources.

My Sisters Keeper and Black Women's Blueprint seek a candidate who shares our vision and philosophy, including core beliefs such as (1) sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence are direct violations of our human rights; (2) healing from the effects of those experiences is a life-long process; and (3) commitment to healing is a key to our well-being, effective relationships with others, healthy and equitable communities, and meaningful political change.

HOW TO APPPLY

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Submit cover letter and resume via email to MY SISTER'S KEEPER/BLACK WOMEN'S BLUEPRINT ftanis@blueprintny.org and CC flowers.tashima@gmail.com In a cover letter, briefly describe your view of the core impacts of trauma from violence on victim-survivors and their families and communities. Explain your investment in working with this population and what you bring to the work. Your letter must be succinct, not to exceed one page. We strongly encourage individuals who represent one or more underserved populations (e.g., people of color, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, people with disabilities, immigrants, etc.) to apply. The position is open until filled.