Employment Opportunities
L.I. Against Domestic Violence offers a holistic approach to services to address all aspects of the lives of victims of domestic violence.
We are currently seeking to fill a number of positions, one (1) Bilingual Counselor, one (1) Per Diem/PT Group Counselor, One (1) Overnight Shelter Support Assistant, one (1) Shelter Evening Support Assistant, one (1) Bookkeeping and Human Resource Assistant, one (1) Precinct Advocate and one (1) Court Advocate
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Position: Full-Time Bi- Lingual (English/Spanish) Counselor
Location: Central Islip
Hours: 35 hours per week; 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate
Position Description: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Counseling Services, this staff person is to provide individual and group counseling services for children and adults that have been affected by family violence. They may be victims of physical, psychological or verbal abuse. Parenting skills workshops will be held with non-abusive parents for those in need of a parenting program. This staff person will, at minimum, work with the staff to fulfill the goals of the counseling program as outlined in the contract agreement with the funding source and LIADV.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions for children and adults.
- Provide intake screenings for potential clients.
- Preparing necessary tools for caretakers of children in counseling to use to evaluate progress of their children.
- Keep accurate counseling records as well as complete outcome evaluations, etc.
- Assist in preparation of monthly statistics that are reported to funding sources.
- Provide group and individual counseling for children in residential program and consult with Shelter Director regarding status of children taking part in program.
- Assist Youth Educator with preparing creative play activities for children living in the shelter.
- Work with supervisor, Associate Director and Executive Director in the development of program.
- Complete and submit all documentation as required by the funding source in a timely manner.
- Complete hotline training program and act as back-up when needed.
- Assist in providing in-service training to staff and volunteers as requested.
- Assist in the development and update of written materials used as handouts for clients and staff, etc.
- Maintain working relationship with outside agencies/groups and attend meetings.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain policies and image as established by Board of Directors.
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
- Assist with fundraising and development; this includes participation at events and input on grant applications.
- Assess clients for suicide risk and other mental health conditions.
Qualifications:
Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected domestic violence. A Licensed, Master Level Clinician with 2 years’ experience working with victims of trauma in an individual and group setting, knowledge of the varied backgrounds of the Long Island community, an understanding of the dynamics of a domestic violence relationship, trauma informed care and of group dynamics. We will seek a clinician who has experience with adults and can incorporate Cognitive Therapies and Art Therapy into counseling. Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.
Application:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Manisha Sandhu, LMSW
320 Carleton Ave, Ste. 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
Fax to 631-666-9208
Position: Per Diem/PT Group Counselor (seeking to fill 1 opening)
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
1-2 hours each week per assigned support group with the potential of an additional hour monthly for supervision. Time and Day will be designated in offer letter.
Start Date:
Immediate
Position Description:
L.I. Against Domestic Violence is currently seeking a Coordinator of Development and Outreach to oversee a growing The Domestic Violence Counselor will provide group counseling services for children and/or adults that have been affected by family violence. The successful candidate will facilitate clients through brief solution focused treatment that incorporates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral, Role play, supportive strengths perspective, Art therapy, and Domestic Violence education within a group setting.
Groups are designed to provide supportive counseling services to help with self- esteem, safety planning, and to decrease the negative feelings that are a direct result of violence. With the above, it is our hope that the client will live a life free of violence.
Qualifications:
Three years group counseling experience and a deep understanding of group dynamics; Masters and License in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Colleen Merlo
320 Carleton Ave, Suite 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
c.merlo@liadv.org
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Position: Shelter Overnight Support Assistant
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
Monday – Friday 12:30am-8:30am
Start Date:
Immediately
Position Description:
L.I. Against Domestic Violence is currently seeking: Shelter Overnight Support Assistant. Under the supervision of the Shelter Director, this staff person will provide support and safety for shelter residents.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all resident/household related activities.
- Fulfill duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Provide a supportive environment for clients.
- Act as hotline counselor for callers.
- Provide shelter clearance for clients, including those clients screened by volunteers.
- Initial shelter admission procedure (including all paper work) for clients admitted during the worker’s shift.
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Complete hotline training and act as back-up when necessary.
- Maintain policies and protocols as indicated by supervisor, funders and the Organization.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
- Assess clients for suicide risk and other mental health conditions.
- Assist with fundraising and development; this includes participation at events and input on grant applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Good communication skills and sensitivity to the needs of battered women.
Application:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Mary Ortega
320 Carleton Ave, Ste. 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
Fax to 631-666-9208
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Position: Shelter Evening Support Assistant
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
Monday – Friday 4:30pm-12:30am
Start Date:
Immediately
Position Description: L.I. Against Domestic Violence is currently seeking: Shelter Evening Support Assistant. Under the supervision of the Shelter Director, this staff person will provide support and safety for shelter residents.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all resident/household related activities.
- Fulfill duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Provide a supportive environment for clients.
- Act as hotline counselor for callers.
- Provide shelter clearance for clients, including those clients screened by volunteers.
- Initial shelter admission procedure (including all paper work) for clients admitted during the worker’s shift.
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Complete hotline training and act as back-up when necessary.
- Maintain policies and protocols as indicated by supervisor, funders and the Organization.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
- Assess clients for suicide risk and other mental health conditions.
- Assist with fundraising and development; this includes participation at events and input on grant applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Good communication skills and sensitivity to the needs of battered women.
Application:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
Mary Ortega
320 Carleton Ave, Ste. 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
m.otega@liadv.org
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Position: Bookkeeping and Human Resource Assistant
Location:
Town of Islip
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30 (only working 4 of the 5 days; 28 hours per week)
Start Date:
Immediately
Position Description: Under the supervision of the Fiscal Manager, this staff person is to assist the Fiscal Manager in maintaining fiscal records for LIADV. They will prepare weekly per diem billing for the Shelter, maintain current insurance cards for all employees.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare weekly/monthly billing for shelter clients to various municipalities.
- Keep track of insurance cards for all employees, get updated cards when needed.
- Assist with various reports when needed.
- Enter accounts payable bills and run checks.
- Review electronic payroll and time accrual to make manual updates to the system as necessary.
- Schedule and perform a bi-annual payroll audit to ensure that employee time allocations are accurate to actual time worked.
- Weekly filing.
- Set up any cash for bank deposit.
- Photocopy bills and checks for monthly vouchers.
- Reconcile quarterly payroll reports.
- Assist during annual audit.
- Distribute paychecks on payday.
- Aid Executive Director in the preparation of projected budgets.
- Review actual costs to budget and revenue on a monthly basis and apprise Executive Director of any variations.
- Responsible for keeping records of cash donations.
- Research to identify and prepare grant proposals as requested.
- Assist Board and/or committees with job costs records as requested.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain policies and protocols as indicated by supervisor, funders and the Organization.
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions as directed.
- Assist with fundraising and development; this includes participation at events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of Quickbooks, Excel, Word and secretarial skills. Good writing and communication skills.
Application:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
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Position: Precinct Advocate (seeking to fill 1 opening)
Location:
Suffolk County
Hours:
Friday-Sunday 3pm-11pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Position Description:
Precinct Advocate will work three evenings per week in his/her designated Precinct providing victims of domestic violence with crisis intervention services, information on rights and options regarding the criminal justice process and information & referrals to all LIADV services as well as outside resources. Additionally, the Precinct Advocate will work one business day in the Suffolk County courts assisting clients in obtaining orders of protection and one business day in the LIADV administrative office. Extensive paid training Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Strong organizational and communication skills required.
Qualifications:
A commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Associates degree in related field; experience working with domestic violence issues and/or similar type work with not for profit.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
w.linsalata@liadv.org
Fax to 631-666-9208 - Attention Wendy Linsalata
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Position: Court Advocate (seeking to fill 1 opening)
Location:
Suffolk County
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Position Description:
Court Advocates provides victims of domestic violence with crisis intervention services, information on rights and options regarding the criminal justice process and information & referrals to all LIADV services as well as outside resources. The Advocate assists clients in obtaining orders of protection and one business day in the LIADV administrative office. Extensive paid training Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Strong organizational and communication skills required.
Qualifications:
A commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Associates degree in related field; experience working with domestic violence issues and/or similar type work with not for profit.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:
w.linsalata@liadv.org
Fax to 631-666-9208 - Attention Wendy Linsalata
