Bilingual Counselor

BASIC FUNCTION

• Plan, develop and implement counseling services for survivors of sexual abuse/assault.
• Provide individual counseling services in English and/or Spanish as needed for survivors of sexual assault following counseling standards for rape crisis centers.
• Develop connections with the Hispanic/Latino communities and organizations that serve them to promote use of sexual assault services.
• Maintain a weekly schedule for individual counseling.
• Explore/Develop/Facilitate Spanish language group counseling for survivors of sexual assault.
• Assist with hotline and crisis intervention counseling.
• Accept and execute on-call services.
• Complete documentation and reports required by GACS and for contractual obligations in an appropriate and timely manner as instructed by supervisor.
• Communicate problems and issues of concern to the supervisor.
• Consult with GACS clinical director for support and attend required meetings and events required of all counselors.
• Collaborate with counseling supervisor to assure an effective counseling service delivery system.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Translate documents as needed.
• Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Attend staff meetings, team meetings and individual supervision.

• Master’s degree in professional counseling, social work, or related field, and experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Forty (40) hours ICASA approved sexual assault training (can be obtained upon hire).
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of persons served.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Eligible for one week after 6 months.

12 days per year to a maximum of 65 days. Any accrued but unused time in sick/personal time may be converted to cash at half rate (80hrs=40hrs pay).

12 Paid Holidays.

Full time employees: medical and prescription coverage 80% paid by Agency. Dental and vision coverage 100% paid by Agency. Eligible after one calendar month of employment.

at 1-1/2 times annual salary.

Agency contributes 3% of employee's annual salary. Eligible to participate in Agency contribution after 1 year of employment.

Associate Degree $200
Bachelor's degree $300
Master's degree $400

Five years $100
Ten years $200
Fifteen yrs. $300
Twenty yrs. $400
Twenty-five $500
Every five years there after $500.