Directions Counselor

Job Details:

Job Location:

Lawton, OK 73501, Starting Salary $55,000 - $60,000

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and occasionally on call

• Provide counseling services, individual or group, to shelter residents, non-residents, and their dependents. The groups will include DVSA and Stalking support group for residents, adult survivors of incest, and a closed group for agency referrals.
• Must be available to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
• Provide assessments and make referrals if applicable.
• Must advocate on the behalf of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims.
• Assist in crisis intervention needs.
• Facilitate support groups and provide necessary documentation.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately, honestly, and within the time permitted.
• Maintain paperwork in client files and review the service and treatment plans according to regulations.
• Initiate contact with client within 3 days of intake into shelter.
• Complete assessment of client’s needs by the third counseling or advocacy session. If client declines document the offer of services.
• Complete service plan by the fifth advocacy or counseling session and review at a minimum of once every six (6) months.
• Submit billing weekly by assigned deadline.
• Coordinate case consultations for client’s needs with shelter manager and Program Director to assure a holistic approach is practiced while providing services.
• Attend weekly Admin meetings for client case review.
• Serve as the liaison between clients and service providers in the community, if necessary.
• Uphold all policy, procedure, and operations manuals.
• Attend all training, workshops, and conferences necessary to maintain licensure, certification, and/or necessary CEU credits.
• Always uphold confidentiality laws.
• Participate in community events to bring awareness to DVSA and Stalking and program services.
• Assist with coverage for Sexual Assault Response Team.
• Responsible for completing the required minimum number of training hours per year (24 hours/full-time; 12 hours/part-time).
• Other duties as required by program needs.

• Understands and applies the agency policies and procedures (i.e. dress code and appearance, adherence to work schedules, completion of trainings, etc.).
• Punctually attends meetings and trainings. Completes assigned trainings in adequate time frames and obtains the minimum number of training hours required within the calendar year.
• Demonstrates dependability by consistently working scheduled shifts and following proper procedures when unable to work scheduled shifts.
• Displays cultural competency by valuing the fundamental rights, dignity, and self-worth of all people including respecting age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, or any basis proscribed by law.
• Interacts with others in a professional manner and effectively navigates interpersonal differences. Maintains appropriate boundaries with supervisors, colleagues, and clients.
• Demonstrates the ability to consult or seek supervision regarding concerns or issues and communicates effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Displays professionalism and ability to work as part of a team.
• Identifies potential safety issues and takes measures to reduce risks and protect clients and staff.
• Understanding of trauma-informed services and sensitivity to the unique circumstances to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Exhibits interaction with each new client for a minimum of fifteen minutes to introduce yourself and the program to discuss services and counseling needs.
• Understands responsibility to maintain an average of ten to fifteen hours per week of billable services for residential clients (group and/or…