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NELCWIT

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Greenfield, MA 01301

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Duration: Full-Time, over 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: No

Work Hours: Not Specified

Hours Per Week: 35

Union Position: Yes

Apprenticeship : No

FLC Status: None

Pay

Position Status: Union position, 35 hours per week. Position Reports to: Program Manager Hours of Employment: M-F, 9-4 p.m. Occasional weekends and evening hours. Start Date: Immediate

Benefits

Health Insurance Employer pays 70% of monthly premium of Health New England plan Dental Insurance: Optional, monthly premium paid by employee Health Flex Spending Account: Optional pre-tax employee deduction. 403(B) Retirement: 1% of employee salary automatically contributed by employer Short- and Long-Term Disability: Employee is eligible after 6 months of employment. Paid for by employer.12 paid holidays and generous paid time off starting at 6 weeks per year. Increasing with seniority.

Job Title: BILINGUAL DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE C

Job Number: 14368795

Status: Open

Job Application (Apply) Post Date: 12/21/2020

Close Date: 01/20/2021

Description

GREENFIELD

BILINGUAL DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE COUNSELOR ADVOCATE

Job Summary: The Bilingual Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor/Advocate is a member of
NELCWITs counseling and advocacy team. This position provides crisis support and short-term
counseling and advocacy for individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by sexual or
domestic violence. This position must be able to provide all our services fluently in both English and
Spanish. The position is based in our Greenfield office (remote during COVID). This is a full-time (35
hours per week) non-exempt position and is part of NELCWIT?s collective bargaining unit.

Essential Job Functions
Provide individual and group support services, crisis intervention and short-term counseling for
individuals and families who have experienced domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and
stalking.
Develop plans for supporting clients, including safety plans, and provide information and referrals
for on-ongoing services.
Provide medical, police, and legal advocacy for clients.
Provide resources and referrals to survivors regarding housing, basic needs, and other community
support services.
Provide crisis counseling and support for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault,
and stalking who walk in for crisis intervention without appointments as needed.
Provide counseling and advocacy on NELCWIT?s crisis line for survivors of domestic and dating
violence, sexual assault, and stalking as needed.

Program
Provide individual and group support services, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for
individuals and families who have experienced domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and
stalking.
Develop plans for supporting clients, including safety plans, and provide information and referrals
for ongoing services.
Provide resources and referrals to survivors regarding housing, basic needs, and other community
support services.

The policies of NELCWIT prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender,
gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state
or federal law with respect to employment, volunteer participation and the provisions of services.

Provide crisis counseling and support to survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault,
and stalking who walk in for crisis intervention without appointments as needed.
Provide counseling and advocacy on NELCWIT?s crisis line as needed to survivors of domestic and
dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Administration
Maintain case records and other data required by the agency.
Complete all paperwork as required by agency and funding sources.

Other Responsibilities
Attend mandatory staff anti-racism meetings.
Provide emergency coverage for daytime crisis line and direct services when necessary.
All other job responsibilities consistent with job description and designated by supervisor.

Qualifications:
Must be fluently bilingual (Spanish-English)
An Associate?s degree or higher in a relevant discipline and/or relevant life and work experience.
Basis computer literacy and willingness to use data entry software programs for data collection.
Knowledge of Franklin County area and resources.
Ability to model and uphold appropriate boundaries in work with clients, co-workers, supervisor,
and community.
Commitment to social change through active participation in undoing racism, classism,
homophobia, ableism, ageism, and all oppression.
Willingness to learn about and actively use multicultural awareness and understanding in daily
work.

How to Apply

NELCWIT accepts applications by mail or email. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Send cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications to: NELCWIT Attn: Bilingual Counselor Hiring Committee at jobs@nelcwit.org or
PO Box 520,
Greenfield, MA 01302. Please put the title of the position in the subject line. Please indicate you heard about this job from MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.

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