Domestic Violence Counselor

Job overview

The Domestic Violence Counselor role is onsite in Buffalo, NY, with pay of $24.50 per hour. The position supports Child & Family Services of Erie County’s Domestic Violence Program, which provides trauma-informed services to people affected by intimate partner violence. The counselor supports survivors’ safety, healing, and stability through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource connections. The role uses a client-centered approach to promote empowerment, self-determination, and resilience while maintaining confidentiality and ethical practice.

What you'll do

• Provide survivor-centered counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk and needs assessments, and referrals
• develop individualized service plans
• provide individual counseling, including to shelter residents
• offer mobile in-person, virtual, and telephone counseling
• answer hotline calls
• facilitate virtual and in-person support and healing groups
• maintain confidential client records and participate in program evaluation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

domestic violence counselor

buffalo ny

child & family services of erie county

trauma-informed care

survivor support

crisis intervention

safety planning

individual counseling

group facilitation

hotline

$24.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• life, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• wellness program
• HSA and FSA options
• employee referral bonus
• public service student loan forgiveness qualifying employer
• 403(b) plan.

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least two years of related experience, and a valid New York State driver’s license with reliable transportation; Spanish-English bilingual skills highly desirable.

About the employer

Child & Family Services of Erie County is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.