Provide counseling and direct services to clients, family members, and other affected persons who are victims of acts of violence
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions as needed
Assess needs of clients and develop treatment plan and goals
Organize and maintain the children’s supplies for play therapy and other evidence based therapy approaches
Create appropriate approaches to reach the underserved community
Document all services provided to clients according to agency requirements and guidelines
Work with underserved community and develop appropriate approaches and cultivate relationships
Answering hotline calls during business hours
Completing work within ethical standards, professional guidelines and agency policies, including confidentiality and a victim-centered approach to service delivery
Providing advocacy to clients as needed in dealing with domestic violence and sexual assault.
Attend training to meet education requirements of the agency and licensure requirements
Work to build collaborative efforts within the community to assist victims of crime
Participate in continuing education programs to facilitate the expansion of knowledge with regards to volunteer management, victim issues, and counseling
Work collaboratively with agency staff and partners to develop and facilitate education, training, and awareness programs regarding agency, victim rights, family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other violent crimes
Work with staff, Board, and Community to develop culturally appropriate response to victims of Sexual Assault.
Assist Executive Director with information, statistics, and performance measures for grants
Assist Executive Director in development of counseling program and services
Complete additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director
WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum one (1) year experience counseling; preferably working with families, victims of abuse, or similar focus
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish and English
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in counseling, obtained or working towards LMFT or LPC
Current counseling license (LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LMSW-AP, or LCSW)

Chief Executive Officer, The Spring of Tampa Bay

Since 1977, The Spring of Tampa Bay has provided sanctuary and services to more than 60,000 domestic violence survivors and their children in Hillsborough County.  The Spring is one of the largest of Florida’s 42 certified domestic violence shelters, and the only such shelter in the Tampa Bay area providing emergency shelter, outreach and legal services, counseling, advocacy, and other critical life-saving services to domestic violence survivors and their children residing in Hillsborough County.  During last fiscal year, the Spring provided emergency shelter, counseling, children’s services, outreach, and legal representation to approximately 2,100 survivors of domestic violence and their children.

The Spring was the first domestic violence agency in the United States to have an accredited school on site for resident children and has a long history of creating cutting-edge programs, building creative partnerships, and ensuring successful program implementation.

The Spring of Tampa Bay’s mission is to prevent domestic violence, protect victims and promote change in lives, families, and communities.  The vision is to be a premier provider of domestic violence services and a positive force for social change, creating a zero tolerance attitude towards domestic violence in Hillsborough County.

For more information regarding our organization, please see:  www.TheSpring.org.

Position

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the key public representative of the organization to promote The Spring’s mission, raise community awareness, build and maintain external partnerships, and secure the necessary resources to implement appropriate programming.

The Spring Board of Directors will select a candidate who possesses the following credentials and skill sets:

• a demonstrated background, history, and proven leadership for building community partnerships, creating a team environment, and raising funds for a domestic violence center or like agency;
• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years experience working in the domestic violence field, or four years minimum experience in an administrative/management capacity and two years experience working in the domestic violence field;
• a proven history with securing major gifts and raising funds for a non-profit organization;
• demonstrated history in structuring organizational culture and programming to achieve desired results;
• extensive experience in successfully complying with state and federal requirements associated with government funding streams;
• strong knowledge regarding board governance and strategic planning;
• proven history of ensuring the fiscal health of a not-for-profit organization;
• excellent verbal and written capabilities;
• strong management and team-building skills;
• experience in identifying and securing grants;
• extensive experience with public speaking and community leadership roles; and
• commitment to The Spring’s mission and vision.

The Spring offers a competitive salary and benefits. EOE/DFWP

Please send resume and a cover letter that includes your salary requirements and your experience and credentials.  Please email your required information to FCADV at edrecruit@fcadv.org. Applications will be accepted through December 9, 2011.

NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE.

FRI & SAT 11PM—9AM $12.02/hrThe primary responsibilities of the Weekend Resident Advisor (RA) are to provide resident support to residents and families in the Family Shelter. Approve admission to the Family Shelter in accordance with SafePlace policies and procedures. Provides front desk coverage (answering incoming calls, responding to intercoms, serving residents at front desk, etc.). Conducts shelter intakes with all incoming shelter clients and helps client move and settle into shelter. Provide domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention and referrals to callers on the hotline during assigned shift. Keeps abreast of new community resource information and strives to make accurate and appropriate referrals to all callers. Provide volunteer training as needed. Requirements: B.A in Social Work or related field or relevant life experience, work, volunteer experience. 1-2 years crisis counseling experience preferred. Ability to respond to clients, on the telephone and in person, in a constructive and supportive manner. Ability to problem-solve and diffuse crises under pressure. Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault issues preferred. Knowledge of clerical and computer skills needed. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.