POSITION SUMMARY:

• Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates programs and services that address the unique needs of children
• Provides individual counseling, group counseling, referrals and advocacy for children.
• Assesses the needs of children, completing intake forms and developing service plans with parent and/or child
• Communicates with staff on specific needs of children
• Supports adult survivors in strengthening parent-child bond and supporting their children’s needs
• Plans and facilitates recreational and educational activities for children and families
• Aids in data collection as needed
• Adheres to funding requirements
• Attends all staff meetings.  Participates in all other programs, agency and community meetings and trainings as requested or assigned
• Maintains a working relationship with staff, clients and community agencies
• Provides public information and education on topics such as teen dating violence, effects of domestic violence on children, and Remedies programs to the community as assigned
• Frequent written and verbal communications with clients/survivors, referral sources and other employees as appropriate
• Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and Agency polices and mission
• Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits 
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement  
• Other duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to prepare and maintain effective case files
• Ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program
• Ability to provide sincere interest necessary to work with client population
• Ability to engage potential clientele and/or maintain current clients in services by providing support and encouragement
• Must acquire and apply the skills necessary for empathetic and empowering counseling/advocacy/crisis intervention techniques and methods
• Possess high physical and emotional energy needed to handle the array of circumstances that may arise
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with survivors, staff, other service providers, and the public

• One-year full time experience providing professional counseling, advocacy, and/or case management preferred