Clinical Program Coordinator - SVSS

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Coordinator - SVSS

STATUS: Exempt, FT

GRADE: 4

SALARY: $60,000-$62,000

DEPT: Safety and Wellness

PROGRAM: SVSS Clinical Program

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Clinical Program Chicago

SUPERVISES: Provides Clinical Supervision to Therapists & Interns

SUMMARY: Assure the provision of high-quality, trauma-informed counseling services to survivors of sexual abuse/assault and their non-offending family members. Provide administrative and reflective supervision to SVSS Clinical staff and interns. Maintain client caseload

COLLABORATES WITH: Collaborates with other SVSS Clinical staff members and YWCA SVSS program staff members across all locations; Community Partners (e.g. Colleges & Universities); Interns; Volunteers; and other YWCA staff members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Program Responsibility: Using a Reflective Supervision Model, supervises therapists and interns providing counseling services to child, adolescent and adult survivors of sexual abuse/assault and their non-offending family members. Ensures the maintenance of a secure, accessible system of confidential client records in compliance with ICASA and other applicable standards of practice, state and federal laws, and YWCA requirements.

Direct Client Services: Provide individual, family, couple and group counseling to child, adolescent, and adult survivors of sexual abuse/assault and their non-offending family members. Services are located via teletherapy, in-office, and school-based.

Assistance to Associate Director, Clinical Program: Support and assist the Associate Director, Clinical Program in the development and coordination of internship programs, provision of reflective supervision, and program development.

Record Keeping & Reporting: Assist in the maintenance of confidential client files, conduct file reviews, case reviews. Provide program reports based on ICASA funding requirements and assist in development of related documentation to use for program evaluations.

Data Entry & Intake: Responsible for entering program information into the program database according to schedule. Assist in the coordination in of client intake process including maintaining potential client wait lists.

Professional Development: Complete the ICASA forty-hour sexual assault crisis intervention training within ninety days of employment start date. Participate in and complete other trainings, as required, to maintain clinical licensure and as required by funders.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in training and for agencies and coalitions providing related services. Assist with planning special programs and events.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignments, including planning and supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities, Take Back the Night, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of three to five years of counseling experience is required; prior supervisory experience preferred but not required. Familiarity with reflective supervision model preferred. Prior experience providing clinical services with a focus on sexual assault, incest, domestic violence or interpersonal violence is required. The position requires: skill in public speaking; ability to collaborate with other SVSS/YWCA program staff and community stakeholders; effective oral and written communication skills. The Clinical Coordinator should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the local geographic service area and community resources is desirable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: A Master's degree is required, in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIRED: Licensure as an LCSW/LCPC within three months of hire is required to meet clinical staff and intern supervision responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The essential functions of the position require operation of computers and other office equipment and movement between offices. The noise level is usually moderate. Movement requirements include walking, stooping or kneeling. There may be a need to reach or to lift objects, such as packages or supplies. Communication needs include seeing, hearing and speaking. There will be periods of sitting, holding a telephone and using computers. Travel to other locations within the city, or to other regions of Illinois, may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for an incumbent to meet the essential responsibilities of the position.