Associate Therapist

WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is When Everyone Acts, Violence Ends.

Under the direct supervision of the Counseling Services Manager, the Associate Therapist will provide crisis intervention, safety planning and therapeutic individual and group counseling services to children, youth and adults who have experienced or been exposed to domestic and sexual violence. Clinical supervision is provided by WEAVE. This position is a mandated reporter of known or suspected child or elder/dependent adult abuse under California law.

We are seeking candidates interested in a full-time 32-hour role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive and inclusive individual and group counseling for children, youth and adults who have experienced or been exposed to domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Deliver services at WEAVE sites and other locations in the community as needed.
• Connect clients to appropriate other supportive services and resources, both within WEAVE and elsewhere in the community.
• When appropriate, advocate for the concerns of clients with their support systems, schools, the legal system, social service agencies and other helping professionals.
• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision as required to maintain Associate Therapist credentialing.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and community partners to coordinate activities and referrals for services as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and one-on-one meetings with supervisors to ensure successful completion of project goals and to enhance skills, knowledge, and awareness of domestic violence issues and case management best practices.
• Promote a culture of respect for all within WEAVE and the community.
• Consistent with agency and program requirements, maintain accurate, timely and confidential records of services provided.
• Adhere to all agency and department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ASW, AMFT, or APCC with current BBS registration.
• Professional experience providing counseling services within domestic violence and sexual assault services programs.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention and problem-solving experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work and services environment; experience working with diverse communities preferred.
• Fluency in English and another language required.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to the WEAVE mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in database management and all Microsoft Office products.
• Satisfactory results of civil and criminal background checks.
• Successful completion WEAVE’s 69-hour peer counselor training program (post-hiring requirement).
• Annual completion of WEAVE’s continuing education requirements to maintain Peer Counselor certification.
• Valid California Driver’s license and reliable transportation, including vehicle insurance.

ADA Job Characteristics

WEAVE is committed to providing inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplaces for all staff, including those with disabilities such as being in a wheelchair, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, blind or low vision or other access or functional needs.

WEAVE works to equip staff of all abilities with reasonable accommodations to perform their job functions. These can include the provision of adaptive equipment, materials in alternate formats, and flexible work schedules. Our priority is to provide ongoing, individualized accommodations to give all staff access to resources best suited to their needs. If you require an accommodation to access this job application, please send a request to hr@weaveinc.org

Work environment is primarily a busy office setting and the California Legislature. Local travel (driving) will be required to conduct activities or provide accompaniments at various area locations.

Employees may need to move around and between floors and buildings, occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs., or reach items above their head, below their waist, or stored in/on drawers and shelves.

Employees may also need to remain in one position (i. e. sitting or standing) for an extended period while completing work tasks.

Must be able to efficiently operate a keyboard and mouse or adaptive equivalent, write reports, take notes; utilize desk tools such as phones or calculators, and utilize larger office equipment such as printers and copy machines. Communicate clearly and concisely to others.

Apply above average reasoning and attention to detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.