Careers at HELP USA
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. From our beginning in 1986 as a shelter for families in Brooklyn, we've expanded to become a national leader in the fight against homelessness. We're one of the nation's largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. we've helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.
We envision a world where safe and stable housing is a starting point for everyone, because housing is the foundation for people to build better lives.
We hope you'll join our team and be part of making our vision a reality!
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EOE. A Drug Free Workplace.
| Site/Program: | ROADS |
| Location: | Brooklyn, NY |
What You’ll Do
As a Domestic Violence Counselor, you’ll help families, including children over age 6, by providing short-term counseling that enables them to become more economically self-reliant, maintain permanent housing, build job skills, and access community resources independently. You’ll develop a comprehensive case narrative outlining the domestic violence history for each family; establish a service plan based on the needs you assess; facilitate linkages to social service programs; and explore options for safety, legal, financial, employment, housing, medical care, etc. Additionally, you’ll help your clients develop their own problem-solving skills and assess their own resources and support systems.
You’re a great fit for this role if you:
Are bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish
Have experience counseling with domestic violence survivors.
Are able to help your clients with housing, job placement, and employment.
Are knowledgeable about substance abuse, sexual abuse, and AIDS/HIV related theories and practice.
Are culturally sensitive, motivated, and energetic.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or a related field.
Are bilingual (Spanish/English), since many of our clients are native Spanish speakers.
Compensation: $20.20 / hour
We Have GREAT BENEFITS!
Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers entire family with minimal employee contribution
Generous Paid Time Off! (Starting with 3 weeks annual vacation accruing from Day 1)
401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational Achievement Awards for employees completing educational & certification milestones
And More!
Who We Are
HELP R.O.A.D.S. is a comprehensive, non-residential individual and family safety program providing a variety of services designed to assist in empowering survivors of domestic violence, other crime victims, and their families. HELP R.O.A.D.S. is part of HELP USA, one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team.
EOE. A Drug Free Workplace.
