Social Worker, Crisis Counselor

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

The Domestic Violence Advocate provides trauma‑informed, survivor‑centered services to individuals impacted by domestic violence. This role requires a Master of Social Work to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop individualized service plans, offer crisis intervention and counseling, and facilitate access to internal and external resources. The Advocate ensures compliance with program standards, documentation requirements, and YWCA policies while supporting survivors in achieving safety, stability, and long‑term independence.

• Provide trauma‑informed advocacy, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling to survivors of domestic violence.
• Assist survivors in accessing and navigating community systems, including housing, legal services, law enforcement, social services, healthcare, and employment resources.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized safety plans in accordance with program guidelines.
• Serve as a Job Coach for program participants, providing support in job readiness, employment search, and workforce engagement.
• Facilitate support groups, educational workshops, and life‑skills programming.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records, including progress notes, assessments, service plans, and required reporting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, DV core trainings/conferences, and interagency collaboration efforts.
• Conduct outreach and provide community education related to domestic violence awareness and prevention.
• Provide follow‑up services, including home visits when required, to support survivors transitioning to permanent housing.
• Compile and submit monthly statistics, service documentation, and program data in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to interns from accredited Social Work programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Domestic Violence Programs or Leadership Team.

Supervise a maximum of three (3) interns annually from colleges in Central New York, School of Social Work, Public Health, or Human Services, or other accredited MSW programs.

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) is required. Eligibility for LMSW or LCSW is preferred but not required.

Driver’s License.