- Represent Refuge House in accordance with the agency’s mission, philosophy, and policy.
- Be accountable for professional conduct at all times.
- Communicate clearly and directly with the supervisor regarding all Refuge House activities.
- Provides crisis intervention counseling to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault.
- Be available to provide group counseling sessions as needed.
- Accompany survivors to court proceedings, law enforcement interviews, and other appointments relevant to the sexual assault for which they are seeking services.
- Create care plans with primary and secondary victims regarding safe housing, access to food, clothing, and other basic needs.
- Safety plan with parents to reduce the likelihood that children will experience sexual abuse.
- Assist survivors in identifying personal resources that can enhance safety and promote personal well-being.
- Provide community education and public awareness activities in Leon County.
- Work collaboratively with community service providers, law enforcement, medical staff, etc., to assure victim-centered, trauma-informed care is being provided to survivors.
- Maintain monthly statistics and reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This position requires a caring, patient, good-humored, and flexible individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with individuals in a crisis. Must be capable of good decision-making, and be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Additionally, this position requires an individual to be humble, coachable, and have the ability to follow directions.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor degree preferred but not necessarily required. Two years of relevant work experience, or a strong positive connection to Gadsden County residents.
- Understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence.
- Strong counseling skills, previous experience in case management preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and professional boundaries.
- Must be able to pass a Level II background check and provide excellent professional references.