Counselor II

Ywca South Hampton Roads Counselor II

Ywca South Hampton Roads (Ywca SHR) is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Ywca SHR is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, Ywca SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. Ywca SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.

Ywca SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.

Under general supervision of the COO, provide virtual and in-person crisis intervention counseling, individual and group therapy, and advocacy services to Ywca child and adult client's ages 5+.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Administration

• Provide individual crisis counseling to Ywca SHR program participants
• Facilitate support groups for victims of interpersonal violence working occasional evenings to accommodate client's needs
• Maintain appropriate and time-sensitive client records and clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and insurance billing standards
• Make appropriate referrals to other agencies and provide advocacy as needed
• Act as a resource person for staff
• Attend staff meetings and scheduled in-service training as assigned

Training and Supervision

• Train and provide clinical supervision to graduate level, clinical interns
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to Counselor l staff as needed and requested by the Clinical Manager
• Prepare and deliver in-service programs, education and training for agency volunteers, Ywca SHR staff, and community members on subjects related to the Ywca mission
• Pursue on-going training and education regarding interpersonal violence; trauma-informed counseling techniques, community resources, and other related topics

Compliance

Maintain client case records within electronic case management, scheduling software, and data/grant management software as required by the agency and in accordance with ethical guidelines, policy, and procedures

Additional Duties

• Adhere to all Ywca SHR policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or related human services field required. LPC, LCSW, or LCP required. Licensed Eligible will be considered as long as fully licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia by December 2024
• Must provide a copy of License, certification s, Liability Insurance Coverage and all Graduate Level transcripts
• Minimum of one (1) year of outpatient style individual counseling experience working with adults
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct clinical service working with victims of trauma

Other Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must complete the training program of the Ywca SHR
• Must complete a background check

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Ywca SHR's mission
• Strategic thinker with effective planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Solid facilitation skills including reflective listening and conflict management
• Understanding of the core concepts related to all forms of racism, bias and oppression; white privilege and supremacy; and intersectionality
• Self-directed; team player and must have a positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills with ability to research field-related, intersectional topics, and develop/deliver written reports and presentations
• Ability to maintain composure during constructive dialogue about sensitive subjects
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with short deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively with community, board and team members to implement racial justice and gender equity strategies
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

The Counselor II is expected to model Ywca SHR Core Values:

• Compassion
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ownership
• Responsibility
• Empowerment

Work is performed in a typical office environment with a high standard of confidentiality. A typical work week is M-T 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, and at least one evening a week until 7:00pm. This may vary based on the needs of the clients. Full time staff are encouraged to work at least 2 days per week in-person and may work 3 days remotely. Any counseling staff member that provides telehealth services from their home must have a confidential space to provide services.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Frequently walk, use hands and fingers effectively, climb a ladder, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears
• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine

This position offers a hiring range of $48,000 that is based on experience and a full benefits packet to include health, vision, and dental insurance, 17 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement and other benefits. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role – regardless of compensation history. This is a full-time, exempt position.

The position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the job posting at

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Ywca SHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Ywca SHR to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.