Benefits:
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
About us!
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.
Today, the Crisis Center for South Suburbia operates a 54-bed emergency shelter and has an annual impact on the lives of more than 10,000 people. With a staff of more than 85 employees and a budget of over seven million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicago’s south suburban communities.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? Do you want to be a part of an organization that's mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.
Then, this career might be perfect for you!
Our offices are located in Tinley Park, IL. We offer a fun yet casual inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated. In support of our great team, CCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
Paid Wellness Time
Referral Bonus $$$
403(b) Retirement Option
EAP-Employee Assistance Program
Location Lunches
Professional development support
Promotion-From -Within Culture!
Job Title: Therapist I Program: Clinical Services Reports to: Director of Clinical Services Schedule: Varies, days, nights, weekends Classification: Full-time; Exempt Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
SUMMARY: Provide trauma informed individual and group counseling services to adult survivors and the child witnesses of domestic violence in a shelter or offsite setting. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide counseling, prevention, assessment, referral, advocacy and a range of other client centered services.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services:
Conduct psychosocial assessments on adults and children who may be exhibiting emotional and behavioral issues related to domestic violence.
Develop effective and individualized service plans with clients. Regularly monitor and update client’s progress towards identified goals; complete client evaluations.
Provide weekly individual or family, evidence-based and trauma informed services, to children and adults.
Provision of domestic violence education to victims of domestic violence.
Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic support group services to victims of domestic violence.
Develop individualized safety-plans with all clients and update as needed.
Assess progress and success of interventions through agency approved outcome evaluation tools.
Participate in case consultations with colleagues and/or program staff regarding client progress, challenges and treatment plans.
Provide crisis intervention services to adult and child clients as needed.
Provide accurate, appropriate and consistent referral services; maintain knowledge of agency, community and social service resources; provide advocacy as needed.
Program Specific:
Adhere to state and professional licensing guidelines necessary to maintain current licensure.
Remain current on relevant clinical research and best practice therapeutic interventions.
General and Administrative:
Participate in client staffing's, Clinical Services department meetings, supervision with the Counseling and Prevention Manager and other meetings and trainings as required.
Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of client services and submission of paperwork within the agency’s time frame.
Update counseling client master list on an ongoing basis.
Conduct client contacts and services for the agencies after care program and/or PAIP victim outreach, as assigned.
Maintain client files and ensure their completion in accordance with internal and external auditing processes.
Successfully complete 40 hours of ILCADV domestic violence training; remain current in the field of domestic violence by attending in-services, workshops, etc. relevant to the field.
Participate in the facilitation of 40-hour training classes.
Follow all CCSS policies and procedures for client safety, confidentiality and services; work consistently and responsibly with staff, volunteers and interns; maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Other duties as assigned.