Family Support Counselor

 
Location/Program:

 

Columbia-Greene Domestic Violence Program

Residential - Columbia County

 
Classification:

 

Full-Time; Non-Exempt

 
General Duties:

 

Assist in the daily operation of the shelter.  Provide various counseling services for sheltered families in a non-judgmental and non-threatening environment.

 
Qualifications:

 

Associates Degree in counseling, education and or related field or two years experience working with families in crisis preferred.  Well developed oral and written skills.  Well developed oral and written skills.  Valid NYS Driver License.  NYS Criminal Background check required.

 
Activities Include:  

  • Provide individual support counseling and facilitate weekly group meetings.

  • Maintain case records, documents and reports in compliance with state and agency mandates.

  • Provide crisis intervention services and perform advocacy services through collateral agency contacts.

  • Promote and maintain care of the residence.

  • Develop and implement structured recreational activities for families and individuals.

  • Provide child care services.

  • Work cooperatively with staff and families in promoting goal accomplishments.

  • Other duties as may be assigned by Program Director; Shelter Coordinator.

 
Written interest requests/resumes/applications may be submitted to:

 

Judy Gregory, Operations Office

Community Action of Greene County, Inc.

53 South Jefferson Avenue

Catskill, NY  12414

Email: jgregory@cagcny.org

Fax:  518-943-0343