Career Opportunities with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
A great place to work.
Career Opportunities with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
A great place to work.
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
| Department: | Safety and Wellness |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to unleash your purpose and potential?
Come join our dynamic social service enterprise as we help over 200,000 individuals across the Chicagoland area.
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the region, with a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. To learn more about the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, please visit our website at https://ywcachicago.org.
The Therapist will provid crisis intervention, short-term or long-term therapy and group counseling for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, inclusive of sexual assault/abuse and their non-offending significant others.
COLLABORATES WITH: Collaborates with Wellness Network Therapists and Case Manager and SVSS Clinical and Case Management staff members and SVSS program staff members across all locations; Community Partners (e.g. Colleges & Universities); Interns; Volunteers; and other YWCA staff members.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Service: Provide individual, family and group short-term and long-term counseling/therapy. Facilitate group services and workshops for members. Deliver telephone and in-person crisis intervention, information, and referrals as needed. Monitor member intake and caseload, conducting individual and group intake screening when appropriate. Furnish advocacy referrals for members to legal, medical, & social services systems as needed.
Member Data Management: Maintain comprehensive member records as required. Maintain all data entry and statistical records for multiple funding sources regarding counseling services performed. Maintain member confidentiality as required by law and funding sources.
Professional Development & Clinical Knowledge: Attend and collaborate with other Therapists in Clinical team meetings and regularly participate in group consultations. Participate in regular reflective supervision meetings as required. Complete twelve hours per year of continuing education in providing counseling services, with at least six of those hours addressing the specific member populations served. Complete other continuing education and training set by agency/funders.
Community Engagement: Establish and sustain community contacts to develop and advance the Wellness Network public presence and referral base. Participate and provide leadership in appropriate local, state and national sexual assault, mental health and human services coalitions. Consult with outside community members and groups to help design and implement new services, or support access for underserved populations, as needed. Assist with planning and implementing special programs e.g. Sexual Assault Awareness Month, "Take Back the Night March."
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree- MA, MSW, etc. from an accredited college or university. LCPC or LCSW licensure preferred but not required. Fluency in both English and Spanish, preferred but not required. Minimum of one year of counseling experience required. Previous experience in working with trauma populations, specifically community violence traumatized individuals. Familiarity with reflective supervision. Availability to work evenings and some Saturdays. Ability to work collaboratively or independently, depending on the situations. Sound decision-making skills in emergency situations. Highly effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with client members and team members Basic skill level in MS Outlook, MS Office suite of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Professional Training Required: 40-hour certification in Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention training (or the ability to complete this initially upon hire)
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Master’s degree- MA, MSW, etc. from an accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATION(s) REQUIRED: Licensure or working toward becoming licensed. (Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Licensure as: LPC, LCPC, LSW or LCSW.)
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday and some evenings required. Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency
Pay Range: $50,000-$55,000
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICY DISCLOSURE: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago requires all staff to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after receipt of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (e.g., Pfizer, Moderna) or two weeks after receipt of a one-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson). Candidates who are offered a position must provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. Individuals in need of an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief, or as otherwise required by law, must submit a completed Request for Accommodation form to HR.
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.***
