Description

Join the OCO team! Sign-on bonus, great benefits and ample leave time!

 SPECIALIST - SAF House

Grade 8 - Start Rate $14.55 per hour

Full-time - 33 hours/week with flexibility required

Tuesday – 4:00 pm to Midnight

Wednesday – 4:00 pm to Midnight

Friday – 3:00 pm to Midnight

Sunday – 4:00 pm to Midnight

Location:  SAF Shelter

Services to Aid Families has announced the availability of one position to provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault by:

• Providing trauma informed crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy and  solution focused decision making for survivors in a residential setting.
• Informs consumers of available services, provides referral to services and assists the  consumer in connecting to needed supports.
• Provides on-call crisis intervention on a rotating basis as scheduled.
• Completes all documentation as required including electronic records.
• Performs specific tasks assigned according to addendums to this job description.

Requirements - Must:

• Understand the effects of victimization.
• Be familiar with community resources and be able to make assessments.
• Be able to use proper counseling skills and crisis intervention techniques.
• Have a valid NYS License, good record and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be proficient in gathering and analyzing data and have solid administrative and computer software skills.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science or equivalent; and
• A minimum of 1-3 years experience in a related human services position; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training

Applicants must complete an OCO application for consideration.