PRN Group Counselor - Resolution Counseling (Bilingual Preferred) (Personal Services)
Would you agree that one of the fundamental cornerstones of long-lasting success and perseverance is a healthy relationship? Whether this be with friends, co-workers, loved ones, and/or family, healthy relationships help us to thrive and truly motivate us to do our best each and every day! The Lifeworks Austin Resolution Counseling program is designed to help facilitate just that. The Resolution Counseling program is dedicated to creating a safe community by ending intimate partner violence and advocating for relationships based on equality and respect. Resolution Counseling offers psycho-educational groups for adults who have been harmful towards their partners. Group goals include taking responsibility for violent and/or abusive behavior, understanding the dynamic of power and control, learning adaptive communication and conflict resolution skills, and managing emotions in non-aggressive ways.
The PRN/Substitute Counselor position with Resolution Counseling is an excellent opportunity to gain and/or grow experience working with underserved populations. You can expect to be working in a dynamic, strategic, innovative, and visionary organization alongside experts in the field and supportive leadership team. This PRN position is without fixed hours; however, we are seeking someone with availability primarily Monday-Thursday, 5:30pm-8:30pm for around 12-15 hours per month. This position earns a competitive pay ranging from $27.16-$29.68 per hour for those with their provisional license. For those with their advanced/full licensure, we offer an hourly rate of $32.98-$35.86 depending upon experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides in-person, curriculum-based psychoeducational group counseling services to individuals who have engaged in intimate partner violence on an as-needed basis.
- Provides crisis intervention and safety planning with clients based on individual client and program needs.
- Maintains timely and accurate documentation of all services in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
- Maintains a working understanding of, and adheres to the guidelines of oversight entities, including the program, agency, licensing, funder and/or accrediting body; adheres TDCI-CIAD BIPP guidelines throughout service delivery, documentation and reporting process.
- Maintains compliance with required training hours in family violence and BIPP facilitation (training provided by agency.
For Bilingual and Spanish-service staff only:
- Provides direct client services in Spanish, and assists in special projects related to the Spanish speaking community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field;
- Holds initial licensure (ex: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A) or is able to obtain within 6 months of hire;
- Requires 6+ months direct clinical experience; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
ABOUT LIFEWORKS
With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.
We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.
A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.
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