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Fenway Health Bilingual Counselor & Advocate, VRP in Boston, Massachusetts
Bilingual Counselor & Advocate, VRP
Boston, MA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1340+Boylston+St+Boston+MA+02215) • Behavioral Health
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Fenway Health is currently seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Counselor & Advocate to join our Violence Recovery Program (VRP). The VRP provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, and police misconduct -- with a specialized focus on serving LGBTQIA+ survivors. Our team of Counselors is dedicated to providing client-centered support, ensuring that LGBTQ survivors are treated with sensitivity and respect, and raising awareness of how violence affects LGBTQ communities.
As a Bilingual Counselor & Advocate at Fenway Health, you will:
Provide direct services to clients in Spanish and English including consultations, individual counseling, assessments, and group facilitation
Advocate for client need with other providers and within the criminal justice system
Assist clients in accessing social services, legal support, and housing authorities
Collaborate with victim services agencies and community organizations in support of survivor rights
Engage in outreach and training for providers, community organizations, and professional organizations
Fenway Health offers fantastic benefits to those who quality including:
A flexible hybrid work environment (3 days remote/2 days on-site)
Generous paid time off including 3+ weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
Comprehensive and low-cost health and dental (100% employer contribution) insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive team of counselors dedicated to supporting victims and survivors
License fee & CEU reimbursement
Free supervision, tuition reimbursement, in-service training, and professional development support
Employer contributions towards a 403(b) retirement savings account and profit-sharing
Requirements
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
Counseling/therapy experience
Fluency in Spanish and English
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and experience working with LGBTQ community
Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and/or experience addressing partner abuse/domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence and police misconduct.
Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to and experience working with marginalized populations and communities of color, particularly Black and Latinx communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills
Knowledge of the legal and criminal justice systems and experience with advocacy
We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary Description
$57,600 - $72,000 per year