Bilingual Sexual Assault Counselor
Job Title: Bilingual Sexual Assault Counselor
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Director
Salary: $47,000-$50,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approved By: CEO
Summary: The Bilingual Sexual Assault Counselor will provide counseling and advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. The position is considered full-time exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires regular hours and possibly some evenings.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess clients’ needs and determine their appropriateness for the services of Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC). Make referrals to appropriate community resources for clients deemed not appropriate for or in need of additional services.
Provide crisis counseling and on-going therapy to survivor clients and their support system members on-site at DARCC.
Develop and facilitate support and/or therapeutic groups.
Research best practices and assist in ensuring that services provided to victims of sexual abuse/assault are culturally responsive, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed.
Develop and maintain relationships with community service providers and organizations to facilitate referrals and coordination of services for clients.
Provide consultation for staff and volunteers as needed.
Attend professional workshops/conferences to enhance clinical skills in the field of sexual assault and to maintain professional credentials.
Maintain and keep current and confidential all client files.
Generate monthly reports to the Clinical Director in a timely manner.
Initiate changes in protocols, forms, and reports to better serve the client and agency needs.
Participate in DARCC’s Sexual Assault Advocate Training.
Provide support and contribute to an environment in which all individuals are respected regardless of their individual differences.
Adhere to state law and professional ethical principles. Maintain current credentials and provide licensure documentation, when applicable.
Participate in clinical group and individual supervision.
Provide on-call staff back up on an as needed basis.
Conduct outreach to the community as needed.
Assist in the training and support of clinical interns.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Licensing Requirements:
A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling or equivalent mental health field. An independent, current Texas license as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW is required.
Qualifications Required:
Experience with and a working knowledge of the issues confronting sexual abuse/assault survivors.
Ability to speak/read/write in English and Spanish with fluency.
Ability to work with adolescents and adults of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to collaborate with individual professionals and community agency networks to coordinate services for clients.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, maintain productivity, and adjust to flexible working hours.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward other people regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or appearance.
Commitment to DARCC mission and values.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
Training and experience in EMDR and CPT preferred.
To apply for open positions, please send a resume with cover letter to careers@dallasrapecrisis.org.
We receive a large number of applications. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Please leave the phone lines open for our clients.