Employment

To be considered for field placement within Journey’s Trauma Services department an individual MUST:  

1. Be a 2nd year Masters level social work or counseling student who is currently enrolled in a CACREP and/or CSWE accredited institution. We do not accept counseling students applying for practicum; we only accept counseling students completing their internship.

2. Be willing to commit to a full year and commit to least 10 to 20 hours a week.  Individuals applying for an internship under 200 hours or less than 1 semester may be approved at discretion of the supervisor.

3. Have actual or scholastic experience delivering individual therapy services and completing mental health assessments.

4. Have knowledge of the mental health field and trauma informed care and/or experience working with individuals with a mental health disorder in a trauma informed atmosphere. 

5. Have willingness to learn and work in an electronic health record.  

6. Be willing to work from Journey’s administrative offices and will be able to complete their expected internship hours between Monday-Thursday 9a-7p and Friday 10a-5p. Journey currently does not have weekend hours of operation. 

Journey Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Mental Health Therapist/Clinician to provide mental health services to children and/or adults who have been impacted by domestic violence and/or child abuse. This role is essential in providing high-quality mental health services to individuals and families who have experienced trauma. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for clients.

Position and job type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary $50,000 - $55,000. Hybrid work available

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provide mental health services including diagnostic assessments, individual behavioral health therapy, group behavioral health therapy, and telehealth therapy

• Develop personalized treatment plans based on clients' goals and needs

• Provide information and referrals as needed

• Maintain full case load and accompanying electronic health records while adhering to HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality

• Maintain current licensure in the state of Ohio

• Implement crisis intervention strategies and manage crisis situations effectively

• Regularly attend scheduled staff and MDT meetings, group and individual supervision

• Represent Journey Center in public speaking engagements, education and training programs

• Able to promote discussions regarding supportive, collaborative, healthy relationships

• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required

• LSW or LPC required

• LISW or LPCC preferred

Journey Center for Safety and Healing (formerly known as Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center) is seeking a PRN (as needed) advocate for our confidential shelter.

Work hours vary depending on the need, some evening needed.

Position and job type: PRN. Hourly rate $15.75

Duties include but not limited to:

• Answering 24-Hour Helpline

• Offering information and referrals

• Performing phone intakes

• Providing crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referral to shelter residents

• Determining eligibility of individuals requesting shelter

• Providing ongoing support and case management to residents

• Mediating conflict among shelter residents

• Maintaining documentation

• Walking facility

• Light housekeeping

• Engaging with residents

• Checking for safety and sanitation

• Participating in shift change

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field or equivalent years of experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Journey Center for Safety and Healing (formerly known as Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center) is seeking part time Visitation Monitors for our Safe and Sound Supervised Visitation Center.

Work hours are Friday-Sunday. We are closed major holidays. This position is a continuous need. Hourly rate $15.75

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Monitor visits between parents and children

• Monitor exchanges of children between parents

• Model and teach appropriate parent-child behavior

High School diploma and two years working with youth and families required. Qualified applicants must have a working knowledge of domestic violence and child abuse issues. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred. Bilingual in Spanish & English a plus.

The Community Advocate works to ensure clients exiting Journey Center’s Emergency Shelter have continued access to case management and advocacy services. Under the general supervision of shelter leadership, the Community Advocate provides case management, safety planning, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence exiting Emergency Shelter and assists clients in achieving goals to increase safety, maintain safe housing, build self-sufficiency and promote healthy life choices. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Assist clients in developing individualized case plans prior to discharge from Shelter

2. Provide case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy to clients

3. Meet with all assigned clients monthly in order to review established goals, current needs, concerns, barriers, and successes

4. Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining entitlements and linkages to community resources including, but not limited to, Social Security Administration, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Division of Children and Family Services, employment, and housing

5. Assess the lethality of a client’s situation and provide ongoing safety planning services

6. Provide support for clients and listen to clients with a non-judgmental attitude

7. Develop and maintain case records in agency database that document services provided to clients in accordance with agency standards and funders

8. Assist with closure of shelter client records in collaboration with shelter leadership

9. Review safety and risk management planning and participation in information sharing during weekly team meetings

10. Explain victim’s rights as set by the state of Ohio

11. Orient victims to civil and criminal justice system by explaining procedures and accompanying to court as needed

12. Ensures that services are provided to clients in compliance with the policies and procedures and requirements of operation set forth by Journey Center and its funders

13. Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed

14. Facilitate/co-facilitate support and/or education groups as assigned

15. Respect, understand, and promote Journey Center’s mission, values, and goals

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience working in the areas of domestic violence and child abuse

2. Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage

3. Must maintain appropriate driving record

4. Master’s Degree preferred

5. 2 years’ experience working with domestic violence cases and group facilitation preferred

6. Must be available to work extended and non-traditional work hours; Have the ability to tailor work hours to the needs of families

Position and job type: Full-time, Non-exempt, Starting Hourly rate $19.23