Children and Teen Counselor
Posted on: May 24, 2013Application deadline: July 31, 2013
Posted by: Life Span
DESCRIPTION
Life Span is a community based, not for profit organization located in the Chicago metropolitan area which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
Life Span is seeking a full time Children and Teen Counselor to provide individual and group services to boys who are grammar school, middle school and high school age. Mentoring high school boys is a major component of this job. Participants in services are children and teens who have witnessed abuse at home and/or who are involved in abusive relationships themselves.
Counseling services are provided in Life Span offices and in school based programs. Services include providing educational information about domestic violence and safety planning, developing non-violent conflict resolution skills, and promoting positive self-esteem building activities. The Children and Teen Counselor works with a team and must be a good communicator, flexible with scheduling, and able to represent the agency to community partners including school personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. in counseling psychology, social work or related field required; Master's preferred. Illinois IDVA mandated 40 hour Domestic Violence training desirable. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in domestic violence, women's issues, and issues affecting low income families. Car required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter to Margaret Luft, Director of Counseling ay mluft@life-span.org. No telephone calls.
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