The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 50+-year nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and empower individuals, families, and groups to realize their aspirations and work together to create a just, vibrant, and sustainable community. ICC strives to address the needs of our diverse, multi-lingual, multi-cultural community. Today, ICC serves more than 1,000 children and families daily with various programs and services. ICC also strengthens communities through advocacy, neighborhood organizing, and community development initiatives.
Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is seeking a dedicated full-time Licensed
Therapist for the Breaking The Cycle Domestic Violence Program. The Licensed
Therapist is a critical member of the Breaking The Cycle Domestic Violence
Program team, responsible for providing essential therapeutic services to
domestic violence survivors and their families, facilitating support groups,
creating Domestic Violence Care Plans, maintaining accurate case files, and
completing the 40-hour Domestic Violence training. Additionally, the ideal
candidate should have a proven track record in working with domestic violence
survivors in the black, brown, underserved, and LGBTQ+ communities. This
full-time position plays a pivotal role in facilitating healing and
empowerment, working in collaboration with other program staff, and
contributing to the overall mission of ICC.
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Conduct
individual and group therapy sessions for domestic violence survivors,
focusing on trauma-informed care, empowerment, and healthy relationship
building.
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Develop
and implement a curriculum related to healthy relationships for monthly
support groups, ensuring that it meets the unique needs of program
participants.
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Facilitate
monthly support groups for domestic violence survivors, creating a safe and
supportive environment for participants to connect, share, and heal.
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Create and
maintain individualized Domestic Violence Care Plans for survivors, outlining
goals, strategies, and resources to support their journey to safety and
healing.
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Maintain
accurate and confidential case files for each client, documenting progress,
interventions, and any relevant information in compliance with program and
legal requirements.
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Successfully
complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence training program to ensure expertise
in domestic violence issues, legal regulations, and best practices.
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Demonstrate
a proven track record in working with domestic violence survivors in the
black, brown, underserved, and LGBTQ+ communities, understanding the unique
challenges and cultural sensitivities within these communities.
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Conduct
comprehensive assessments to identify survivors' emotional, psychological,
and social needs, tailoring therapy, support groups, and care plan
interventions accordingly.
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Collaborate
with the Case Manager to coordinate care and ensure survivors are receiving
holistic support, including scheduling therapy appointments, facilitating
support groups, and monitoring progress against care plans.
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Work
closely with the Program Manager to ensure program and contractual objectives
and goals are met, actively contributing to the success of the BTC Domestic
Violence Program.
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Engage in
outreach efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence, the program's
services, and the importance of seeking help, establishing community
partnerships to enhance support networks.
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Licensed
Therapist with a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related
field.
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State
licensure as a therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).
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Successful
completion of the 40-hour Domestic Violence training program.
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Proven
track record in working with domestic violence survivors in the black, brown,
underserved, and LGBTQ+ communities.
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Experience
in providing therapy and counseling services to survivors of domestic
violence, trauma, or related fields.
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Strong
understanding of trauma-informed care, empowerment models, and evidence-based
therapeutic interventions.
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Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
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Experience
in facilitating support groups or willingness to learn.
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Basic
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.
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Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and database management.
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Sensitivity
to cultural diversity and an understanding of the unique needs of domestic
violence survivors.
Core Values
ICC is animated by core values,
including mutual respect, empathy, fairness and transparency, commitment to
excellence, and accountability.
Mutual Respect: We
accept the importance of each person’s rights, customs, and wishes. We are
courteous and supportive in our interactions with clients and colleagues.
Empathy: We
strive to understand what others are experiencing and feeling by trying to
see things from their perspectives. We are willing to give our time and energy
to the community and are constantly searching for ways to improve the lives
of those we serve.
Fairness and Transparency: We are committed to authentic, two-way communication,
willing to listen without judgment and, with respect, express our point of view.
We cherish diversity and inclusiveness, embracing the community with its
input and feedback.
Commitment to Excellence: We provide the highest quality service possible, earning
trust and
exceeding expectations. We
continuously learn from experience. We approach challenges with
creativity and flexibility.
Accountability: We
are responsible for the quality and outcomes of the programs we provide, for
explaining why deviations from reasonable expectations may have occurred, and
for responding responsibly at all times, especially when errors in behavior
or judgment have happened.
ICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects our
community's full range and diversity. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our
community members, but we also strive for the same in our employees. ICC is
committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental
status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable
law. We are looking
for a diverse applicant pool. We strongly encourage women of color, persons
with disabilities, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and people
from low-income and working-class backgrounds to apply.
If interested, please send a
resume and cover letter to BTCHiring@ironboundcc.org with the subject
line “BTC Licensed Therapist”
The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 50+-year nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and empower individuals, families, and groups to realize their aspirations and work together to create a just, vibrant, and sustainable…
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If interested, please send a resume
and cover letter to BTCHiring@ironboundcc.org with the subject line “BTC Licensed Therapist.”
If interested, please send a resume
and cover letter to BTCHiring@ironboundcc.org with the subject line “BTC Licensed Therapist.”