Bilingual Residential Clinician

At MSP, we strongly believe that integrating a world-changing approach into all areas of our work is essential to ending domestic violence and human trafficking. Our dynamic and diverse team of compassionate advocates is working to create a world in which every individual has the basic human right to be free from gender-based violence and to engage in relationships that embrace the principles of respect, equality, and safety.  

MSP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, responding to domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester County, New York, by providing multi-lingual, trauma-informed legal and supportive services. We bolster our work with clients by engaging in extensive outreach and community education, strengthening the systemic response to all forms of gender-based violence.  

JOB HIGHLIGHTS: When you join the emergency residential shelter team at My Sisters’ Place (MSP), you will be part of a dynamic and diverse group of passionate counselors and advocates committed to transforming the world. You will work to further MSP’s mission in accordance with our guiding principles in a leadership role that addresses the complex safety and case management needs of survivors of domestic violence (DV) and human trafficking (HT).

MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS: Trauma-Informed Domestic Violence Individual and Group Counseling; Leadership; Interdisciplinary Collaboration; Crisis Intervention; Safety Planning;

LOCATION: This job is currently performing in a hybrid between remote and in-person work in MSP’s shelter located in a confidential location in Westchester County, NY.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Emergency shelter is a critically important resource for survivors of abuse. The Bilingual Residential Clinician will ensure that each resident transitioning in and out of MSP’s shelter undergoes a supportive and valuable experience. Residential Clinician should be compassionate, client-centered, trauma-informed, responsive, resourceful, and have sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ensure that residents receive emotional support and opportunities to begin healing from their trauma, while at the same time as their practical needs being met. The Residential Clinician will ensure that each client is supported; by assessing individual needs, helping to create short and long-term goals through creation of each resident’s Goal and Action Plan (GAP), and provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and counseling. Along with the other members of the shelter leadership team, the Residential Clinician will assess the effectiveness of our trauma-informed shelter protocols, procedures, and documents, and help redesign and create procedures to keep abreast of best practices in the ever-changing nuanced field of DV and HT.

• Providing private individual counseling sessions to adult and child residents
• Working in conjunction with shelter team to conduct weekly support groups, utilizing trauma-informed practices.
• Providing day-to-day needs assessment, safety planning, counseling, and crisis intervention to clients as needed and/or required.
• Providing leading guidance on assessment and case planning for all adult and child resident clinical/therapeutic needs.
• Working closely with the Senior Director of Residential and Transitional Services, Associate Director of Transitional Services, Senior Residential Advocates and Residential Advocates to provide support on clinical issues affecting all shelter residents.
• Answering MSP’s 24/7 hotline when needed, responding to callers in crisis by providing information and resources and assess eligibility for MSP services.
• Working as a part of the shelter leadership team in a shared on-call supervisory rotation for overnights and weekends throughout the year; On-call coverage may require providing coverage in shelter during on-call weekends.
• Participating in shelter “leadership” team meetings and regular shelter staff meetings.
• Adjusting work hours or work additional hours as needed in order to meet with residents, conduct support groups, or attend meetings.
• Working as a team with all agency staff responsible for shelter operations to ensure meeting basic client needs and facility-related needs.
• Establishing and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and public agencies to foster coordination of services for emergency shelter residents and their children; represent MSP and shelter program at relevant outside meetings/events.
• Ensuring the collection of timely and accurate statistics on services provided; Completing monthly/quarterly reports
• Keeping thorough and up-to-date client records in accordance with agency file requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Participating in monthly network meetings relevant to DV survivors and resources
• Maintaining strong connections to all other MSP program areas, including our Family Services unit, and Center for Legal Services.
• Gathering and analyzing statistics to monitor program effectiveness, and drafting monthly/quarterly activity reports to funders.
• Representing MSP at community meetings and coalitions and engaging in outreach to establish and strengthen partnerships.
• Participating in MSP trainings, committees, and interdepartmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree, Masters’ Degree preferred, Licensure in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or similar field a plus.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with survivors of gender-based violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a team
• Technology proficiencies including using Excel, Apricot and other web-based platforms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• A passionate commitment to principles of anti-oppression
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation
• Two years of prior counseling experience
• Experience in field of domestic violence, human trafficking, or victimization and knowledge of trauma strongly preferred
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills a must
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer skill proficiency
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required 

MSP BELIEVES…

In advocating for social justice, adopting an anti-oppression lens to understand gender-based violence. We recognize that clients come to MSP while navigating different structural and social injustices that affect their experiences of survivorship. We also understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment to developing the language and tools we need to undo institutional oppression.

We are flexible and work well as part of a team and independently. We believe in excellent time-management skills and demonstrating the ability to multi-task. We are accountable to doing what we say we are going to do.

TEAM OVERVIEW: MSP’s Residential Services team consists of a Director of Residential Services, Associate Director of Residential Services, Senior Residential Advocates, Transitional Coordinator, Residential Advocates, a Residential Counselor, a Coordinator of Case Management and per diem staff. All residential services staff work in MSP’s Emergency Shelter, a confidential site in Westchester County, NY.

GREAT BENEFITS AND PTO PACKAGE: MSP employees enjoy a generous health benefits package that includes dental and vision care. Our Financial Savings Plain reflects a commitment to the

future well-being of our employees. PTO and self-care are important to us and we offer a PTO plan that includes, vacation, sick time, personal days as well as summer Fridays.

Salary: $72,100 - commensurate with experience 

Job Classification: Regular/Full time/Flexible/Non-Exempt

Application Instructions: No Phone Calls Please. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

MSP values you, your growth and your contributions. My Sisters’ Place believes that an effective, broad-based movement for social transformation must be rooted in anti-oppression principles as we work towards a more just and equitable society. People of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are encouraged to apply. MSP policy prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services.