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Mental Health Therapist – Family & Children’s Center

Job Position: Full-time position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: La Crosse, WI

Hours: 32-hours, Monday – Thursday

Job Description

As the area’s leading provider of human services, Family & Children’s Center is looking for talented, motivated, caring & compassionate employees who want to build better tomorrows for children, families and individuals in the community. Your hard work and service changes lives and changes futures. FCC offers a positive, compassionate, and driven team of individuals and programs that support the health, healing, and meaningful life of all who seek our services.

The Purpose

To provide services include but are not limited to: individual therapy; group therapy; family therapy; in-home therapy; diagnostic assessments, other assessments or direct care services as trained or qualified. Maintain full caseload, equal to no less than 70% of time, allocated for psychotherapy and or other billable direct services.As part of the Child Advocacy Centers team, we have an additional purpose in providing specialized services to clients, seeking to process their trauma experiences. We encourage flexibility in different modalities of treatment such as individual, families, and child/adolescent services. We are looking for clinicians who are aligned with the mission and vision of Family & Children’s Center.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy that is empirically informed, theoretically grounded, culturally responsive, and relationally based.
• Focus on specialized trauma treatment for clients who have experienced trauma and who are ready to process their experiences.
• Provide a timely response to all current or prospective clients and provide referrals when necessary.
• Perform mental health assessments, identifying at-risk behaviors and develop appropriate treatment plan(s).
• Document all services in EHR within established organizational timelines.
• Build and maintain a caseload by meeting revenue targets.
• Work collaboratively with clients, external systems, colleagues, and operation staff, and in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner.
• Collaborate with team members on complex clinical or shared cases as appropriate.
• Support organizational or administrative communication with clients.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Agency Participation:Participate in scheduled individual and/or group supervision, staff meetings, and other agency meetings, committees, or groups as requested. Perform community presentations or other outreach services as required.
• Demonstrate an ongoing investment in professional development.
• Adhere to confidentiality practices and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a license-eligible discipline.FCC welcomes new and experienced applicants, so long as they meet the education and licensing requirements.
• Possess specialized knowledge and training with specialized trauma treatment services. This may include specialized training and certification(s) for treatment of trauma and PTSD
• Engage in empirically informed, theoretically grounded, and systemically oriented services
• Training & Consultation: Complete or maintain training on best practice and evidence based models with successful outcomes. Stay abreast of new developments in clinical area of expertise. Communicate and share new knowledge with other clinical staff during clinical consultation. Seek out appropriate consultation with supervisor or other clinicians as needed when encountering challenging cases. Maintain certification/licensure in good standing, and remain current in required hours of annual staff development.
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills to include interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.Location
• Services will be provided at our La Crosse and Winona locations as well as in the community, schools, or client homes and deemed appropriate.

Benefits at FCC

• Hours of work are generally Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays plus an additional floating holiday!
• Customize your insurance needs – medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance available
• 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!

Cultural & Engagement Coordinator – Mending the Sacred Hoop, Inc.

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000

About Mending the Sacred Hoop, Inc.

Mending Sacred hoop, Inc. is committed to strengthening the voice and vision of American Indian/Alaska Native peoples. We work to end violence against our Native relatives and children while restoring the safety, sovereignty, and sacredness of Native women. Our work to restore the status of our relatives by organized programming that provides education, training and technical assistance, grassroots organizing, advocating, organizing Native women through leadership strategies, and special projects dedicated to the safety of Native relatives and their children.

Job Description

The Cultural and Engagement Coordinator will work closely with the MSH Team to provide support to member programs and participants through education, training, developing resources, working with policy & protocol, provide outreach and engagement strategies to address the issues related to domestic/dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, and sex trafficking through a culturally-centered lens. Ensure the cultural response needs of victims/programs are met.

The Cultural and Engagement Coordinator will develop strategies and implement communication plans to fulfill grant deliverable requirements, and other duties as assigned. This role requires extensive communication with many types of individuals and organizations. Knowledge and experience of various means of communication/engagement including training and using various social media channels.

This position requires travel to tribal communities in Minnesota both on and off reservation, communicate effectively between coalition members, outside agencies, policy makers, tribes and tribal programs, and non-tribal resources in Minnesota related to domestic, sexual, and dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking.

Time management, working independently, the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and relationship building skills are crucial components of this position, as well as understanding and promoting the mission and message of Mending the Sacred Hoop.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and cooperatively with Mending the Sacred Hoop staff to ensure overall project success;
• Work with Mending the Sacred Hoop team members to implement grant funded project activities in collaboration with MSH staff and Executive Director including social change, policy work, Coordinated Community Response/Sexual Assault Response teams, training and events, traditional activities and coalition members.
• Education on domestic/sexual/dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking and MMIR survivors and response.
• Communicate with coalition membership regularly in various capacities, ie. social media, email phone calls.
• Develop and implement communication plans that raise awareness of domestic/sexual violence, stalking, harrassment, against Native relatives in MN and nationally.
• Record and disseminate meeting information, assist in developing agendas, material and tracking topical issues provided by coalition members.
• Develop, maintain and implement various outreach strategies to Tribal/Native communities (including urban Native communities) throughout MN and nationally, ie. media campaigns
• Required to travel and provide outreach, training/presentations throughout MN, and participate in national events, as required by funders and staff on-going training.
• Participate in conference calls, webinars and other related events as needed and assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working with/in American Indian/Alaska Native programs/communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of an understanding of the issues and obstacles faced by American Indian/Alaska Native survivors of.domestic/sexual/dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking and MMIR family members.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of systemic and institutional responses to violence against Native relatives.
• Ability to communicate community organizing values from a social change perspective and incorporate into coalition work.
• Must be comfortable speaking in a public forum and with tribal leadership.
• The ability to analyze data and address different forms of oppression/inclusion and how it relates to violence against women and tribal sovereignty.
• Understanding of grant-funded projects, including activities, timelines, and funders.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills: interpersonal, professional, and one-on-one.
• Experience with various communication methods, i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Works well independently and within a team of co-workers and other program partners.
• Excellent writing, verbal and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience implementing statewide events and training.
• The ability to problem solve, work in high-pressure situations, and meet short deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Apple computers, google, Microsoft Office, and other related software.
• Requires the ability to understand grant requirements to coordinate and implement activities related to the development of a tribal domestic violence coalition.
• Submit regular program updates and reports.
• Required to travel and must provide a valid driver’s license, have insurance and a suitable vehicle.

View the Cultural & Engagement Coordinator Position Here.

Prevention and Training Program Manager – Violence Free Minnesota

Job Position: Full-time, Exempt

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Salary: $55,000 – $58,000 Annually

Job Description

The Prevention and Training Program Manager will lead efforts in identifying, developing, implementing, and overseeing violence prevention programming and training initiatives on behalf of the coalition. Guided by VFMN’s mission and vision plan, this position leads and works with member programs to identify and meet training needs, provide technical assistance around training and prevention strategies, and institutionalize evaluative measures in the work to gauge our effectiveness for continuous improvement. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to advance prevention strategies and deliver high-quality training programs to membership and stakeholders. The manager will ensure that all efforts align with the organization’s mission to promote safe, inclusive, and vioelnce-free communities.

We are seeking someone who is exited about stepping into a dynamic team at a moment of change and transition. In keeping with our organizational core values, the successful candidate will engage their work in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways, that center accessibility, equity, and inclusion. Like all coalition staff, the position will work to center the experiences of survivors and to identify ways that domestic violence intersects with experiences of oppression based on identity and access to power. All Violence Free Minnesota staff are expected to participate in our internal equity and visioning work.

Responsibilities

Prevention Program Management

• Lead the implementation of VFMN’s vision plan as it relates to prevention Research, inform, and support the development and implementation of relationship abuse prevention efforts in Minnesota
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, state health departments, and community organizations to address and prevent violence within healthcare settings.
• Participate in relevant coalitions and committees to represent the organization’s prevention efforts and contribute to broader public health strategies.
• Work with healthcare providers, the state health department, family home visiting nurses, and the state association of community health centers to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence.
• Primary representative and contact for VFMN on healthcare-DV intersection issues.
• Maintain effective liaison relationship with statewide agencies such as Minnesota Office of Justice Programs, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Education, and Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services.
• Participate in the Minnesota Department of Health Maternal Mortality Intervention Leadership Team implementing the CUES intervention in Minnesota to address maternal mortality and racial disparities within such.

Training Program Oversight

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate trainings for member programs and external stakeholders on topics related to domestic and sexual violence, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppression lens.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of in-person and online training modules, ensuring content is relevant, up-to-date, and accessible.
• Manage all VFMN training contracts.
• Work closely with other program managers to integrate training and prevention efforts across the organization.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with allied professionals, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support and expand training and prevention initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to community partners on best practices in prevention and training.
• Assist another program at VFMN in creating sustainable opportunities for external facing trainings to live and be utilized by community and system partners across the state.

Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and training programs, using data to inform continuous improvement.
• Prepare and submit reports on program outcomes and grant deliverables to funders and stakeholders.
• Assist in grant writing and resource development to support prevention and training initiatives.

Coalition Duties

• Take a leading role in developing and coordinating VFMN’s Annual Meeting for membership.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Education and/or work experience in public health, social work, women’s and gender studies, education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering trainings, including online and inperson formats.
• High level of understanding of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and the ways these intersect with issues of identity and oppression.
• Prior direct service or advocacy work with survivors of relationship abuse.
• Commitment to reducing domestic violence and other forms of oppression.
• Strong understanding of domestic and sexual violence issues, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppression frameworks.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in using technology and training platforms (e.g., Zoom, PowerPoint) and familiarity with applications such as: Microsoft 365, Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
• Must be self-directed, have strong organizing skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a calm and efficient manner.
• Must be able to manage data and communications in ways that comply with funding and confidentiality guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.