Victim Services Counselor

Overview

Victim Services Counselor provides counseling services to victims of crime, victim advocacy and provides information/referral to victims of crime. Responsible for maintaining VOCA grant compliance reports and documentation. Supervises and coordinates counseling and social work interns.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy

• Use diagnostic treatment Instruments to assist as needed with possible mental health diagnoses

• Supervise student interns in providing counseling services to victims of crime

• Conduct case management, advocate for victims, provide support for victims throughout the legal process

• Counseling student interns

• Will attend and participate in training and professional development as related to providing services to victims of crime

• Maintain VOCA Grant

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt – Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

· Graduate Degree (MS/MA)

· Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required

· Active License Professional Counselor LPS license within twenty-four (24) months of hire

· Or LPC-Intern license within thirty (30) days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

· Criminal Background Check: Yes

· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

· Drug Screening: Yes

· Physical Exam: Yes

· FBI Background Check: No

· Police Background Check: No

· Clearing House Query (CDL): Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.