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Health Imperatives Bilingual Sexual Assault Counselor in Brockton, Massachusetts
ABOUT US Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and support to 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all. DUTIES Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical and Emergency Services, the Bilingual Sexual Assault Counselor will provide crisis intervention support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence and their significant others. * Provide crisis support, intervention, and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence. * Provide case management (i.e.: manage internal referrals, needs assessments and community referrals) * Provide day-to-day hotline coverage as needed. * On-call / after-hours staff back-up coverage. * Provide individual and group counseling to survivors of sexual assault. * Work closely with the program manager to ensure comprehensive advocacy, referrals and case management services are provided when requested and/or appropriate. * Provide community outreach and education to build referral sources and volunteer base. * Participate in staff meetings and required clinical supervision. * Participate in community events and meetings as relevant to the position and increasing client capacity. * Maintain up-to-date client files, statistical data, billing information and monthly reports. * Work collaboratively with community partnerships at co-locations in Brockton, Quincy and Plymouth, MA with the specific goal of increasing access to services for key target populations. * Any other duties assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master?s degree in counseling psychology, social work or related field and three years of experience in social services, education, health care or related field. Lived and professional experience in field will be considered. Ability to maintain flexible schedule in accordance with program needs; evenings and/or weekend emergency responses may be required. Understanding of trauma and its effects within the dynamics of sexual violence. Demonstrated successes in individual and group support with diverse clients and diverse client needs. Strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate small and large group meetings. Travel is required, a valid driver\'s license, registration, auto insurance and a safe driver\'s record. Please indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.