Counselor Advocate

The Violence Intervention Program, Inc. is seeking a Counselor Advocate to provide crisis intervention and self-empowerment counseling to survivors of gender-based violence. The role delivers direct services, including holistic case assessment, case management, and advocacy across various systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• Fully Bilingual Required (English/Spanish – verbal and written)
• Must have advocacy and/or counseling experience in domestic violence, women and children’s issues, or related fields
• Strong verbal and written communication and documenting skills
• Must be well-organized, work independently and collectively, and maintain a flexible schedule
• Must be knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, people of color, and low-income populations, and deliver culturally competent services
• Must have the ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax machines, phone systems, etc., with strong internet and software skills, incl. Microsoft Office and client database
• Must be able to exercise good judgment, compassion, and sensitivity at all times to provide trauma-informed care
• Must ensure agency, program, and client confidentiality at all times
• Must work well with a team and bring self-awareness and accountability to the workplace
• Must be passionate about intersectional social justice issues impacting survivors of trauma

Benefits

• 85% of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts available
• Unlimited Paid Time Off program
• 12 paid holidays
• mid-year and end-of-year office closure
• Summer Friday schedule (optional)
• Commuter benefits (Mass Transit & Parking)
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability & Life Insurance