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) PT Shelter Counselor, one (1) Per Diem/PT Group Counselor, one (1) Bookkeeping and Human Resource Assistant, and one (1) Court Advocate
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Position: Part-time Shelter Counselor
Location: Town of Islip
Hours: This position requires flexibility to accommodate the scheduling and emotional needs of survivors of domestic violence residing at an emergency shelter (which varies over time). The PT Shelter Counselor will work (14-21 hours a week) to be completed during day and evening hours Monday through Saturday. Times/days vary according to program needs.
Start Date: Immediate
Position Description: The Domestic Violence Counselor will provide counseling services for survivors of domestic violence; including adults and children who have been affected by family violence and are living in a residential setting; providing both group and individual counseling in a shelter for victims of domestic violence. The successful candidate will guide clients through brief solution focused treatment that incorporates the use of cognitive behavioral, role play, supportive strengths perspective, insight, and group counseling. Our Counseling Program provides supportive counseling services to help with self-esteem, safety planning, and to decrease the negative feelings that are a direct result of the violence. With the above, it is our hope that the client will live a life free of violence.
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, substance abuse, cultural humility 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 applicants are encouraged to apply.
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
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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: 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: 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
