Family Support Counselor jobs in Albany, NY

Full time 4 day work week! Monday - Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm

Very generous paid time off and holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan available with agency contribution

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in counseling, education and or related field or 2 years experience working with families in crisis preferred.

Experience in networking with other human service agencies and the ability to work as a team player as well as independently.

Must have well developed oral and written skills.

Must have a valid New York State Driver License.

Must pass criminal background check.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Assist Program Director in the daily operation of the shelter.

May include travel to locations throughout the county providing services to the victims of domestic violence while assisting them in the day-to-day effort to stay safe.

Provide individual support counseling and group counseling for sheltered families in a non-judgmental and non-threatening environment.

ACTIVITIES:

Provide individual support counseling and facilitate weekly group meetings

Assist victims by identifying goals and actions necessary to achieve such goals

Assist individuals to access remedies and enforce their rights through the family and criminal justice system. Assist in the preparation and filing of family court petitions. Provide support throughout the court system

Provide support to families through regular home visits monitoring progress towards goals and modifying plans as needed

Validate and support the children who have been or have witnessed domestic violence by providing individual support counseling

Perform follow-up services to determine status of past clients case and provide further assistance if needed

Maintain case records in compliance with state and agency mandates,

including all agency documents and reports

Provide crisis intervention services

Perform advocacy services through collateral agency contacts

Develop and implement structured recreational activities for families and individuals

Process Orders of Protection and other required documents

Work cooperatively with staff and families in promoting goal accomplishments

Responsible for promoting and maintaining the care of the residence and/or the transitional apartment building

Ensure safety of all residents, and enforce shelter rules and regulations

Promote fundraising activities with staff

May be asked to move furniture, pick up donations, unload trucks, as directed.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Program Director

These duties and activities are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative only.

Physical Demands

Reaches to secure files, reports, folders etc. required to complete tasks

Required to drive agency vehicle

Required to talk in person and by telephone to obtain and interpret detailed information

Able to sit and stand for long periods of time

Able to climb stairs

Able to use writing equipment both manual and electronic

Required to lift up to 50 lbs.

All personnel are expected to work together to ensure the Agency goals and objectives are met. Employees at CAGC are to consider themselves as members of a team.

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Work Remotely

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person