Employment & Internships

Location: Perkasie, Jamison, or Fairless Hills, PA (designated primary location; travel to other offices/schools as needed) 
Status: Internship (Graduate Level) 
Reports To: Senior Clinical Counselor 
Schedule: Minimum 2 evenings/week required; flexible scheduling possible 
Travel: Required between offices and community sites/schools 

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is a comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50+-year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known for its exceptional services and professionalism across many disciplines and the community. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success, serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training. 

Position Summary 

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is seeking a graduate-level Counselor Intern to join our Counseling Services team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience working with individuals impacted by sexual assault and other serious crimes. Interns will be introduced to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and work closely with licensed professionals through supervision and case management. 

Interns carry a partial caseload and are responsible for conducting intakes, facilitating therapy sessions, and participating in group and individual supervision. Services may be delivered in-office, in schools, in the community, or via telehealth. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide trauma-informed therapy using the TF-CBT model (training and supervision provided) 

• Conduct clinical intakes and assessments 

• Maintain accurate client records and documentation 

• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision 

• Deliver 10–15 hours of counseling services per week 

• Refer clients to internal or external resources as needed 

• Serve as a liaison for clients, advocating for access to additional services 

• Support administrative tasks and contribute to client case management 

Ideal Candidate 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field 

• Passionate about trauma-informed care and supporting survivors of crime 

• Eager to learn and grow through training and clinical supervision 

• Organized, emotionally resilient, and culturally competent 

• Able to work two evenings per week (required) 

• Bilingual or multilingual (preferred) 

 Skills & Qualifications 

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 

• Proficiency in Office 365 and comfort using client data systems (preferred) 

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical clinical standards 

• Willingness to engage in NOVA’s DEI practices and mission-driven culture 

 Agency Requirements 

• Completion of Sexual Assault Counselor Training (provided by NOVA) 

• Attendance at agency meetings and trainings as required 

• Ability to travel between NOVA offices and to schools or community sites 

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 

• Ability to pass all required background checks (criminal, FBI, child abuse) 

 Professional Development 

• Receive regular clinical supervision and feedback 

• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities 

• Learn evidence-based practices, including TF-CBT, in a supportive environment 

Accommodations: If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 

NOVA is an AA/EOE. 

Make a Difference with NOVA 

This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside a passionate team, develop trauma-informed counseling skills, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of victims and their families. 

If you have these qualifications, are energetic, passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly, team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job to Careers@novabucks.org (Subject line: Counseling Internship) 

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is a comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50+-year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known for its exceptional services and professionalism across many disciplines and the community. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success, serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

This role reports directly to the Director of Development. They will administer the overall database in Raiser’s Edge, which includes gift entry, generation of acknowledgement letters, pledge reminders, and other data reporting duties for the department. In addition, they will keep the development department organized with all private grants, by maintaining a grants calendar, and searching for new grants, while ensuring timely completion. When suitable they will collaborate with each submission. The ideal candidate will proactively research donors as it relates to ongoing cultivation and stewardship efforts, which will result in direct donor communications. They will ensure accuracy and timeliness in their role, while developing new processes, systems, and procedures to advance the departments success.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

   Database Operations  

• Manages all aspects of the database including posting/acknowledging gifts, updating records, generating reports, analyzing data, and performing database clean-up. 

• Collaborates with the Development team with all ongoing fundraising activities and initiatives.  

• Performs research on gifts received in an effort to support ongoing cultivation and stewardship strategy. 

• Tracks and reports to the Director of Development on fundraising progress and donor trends. 

• Maintains current and accurate records in Raiser’s Edge. 

   Grants 

• Organizes and monitors the annual calendar of grant proposal submissions and reporting. 

• Assists with searching for grants using various tools and online portals. 

• Responsible for keeping relevant staff informed of pending deadlines and proposal/reporting needs to ensure timely preparation and submission of grants and reports. 

• Ensures that the supporting materials for grants are kept up to date in the grants folder and assists in compiling these materials to ensure the timely submission of grant proposals. 

• Works alongside the Director of Development to complete grant submissions. 

General Development Support 

• Provides general support to the department as required. 

• Assists in the coordination of general donor relation activities and mailings. 

• Responds to donor inquiries as required. 

• Assist with special events  as part of the Development team. 

COMPETENCIES 

• Ability to engage in trauma-informed practices 

• Ability to work in a confidential setting and adhere to NOVA’s confidentiality practices 

• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and manage your own time efficiently with limited supervision. 

• Conduct all relationships with honesty and integrity 

• Effectively work independently and within a team 

• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, evolving work priorities, and the needs of the organization 

• Good strategic/critical thinker; ability to organize and prioritize work 

• Creativity, flexibility, and a wonderful sense of humor. 

• Excellent written and verbal communicator. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of training, education, and/or experience. 

• CRM Software experience is required (Raiser’s Edge preferred). 

• All development staff required to work at events or on other projects as needed. 

• Passion for NOVA 

• High attention to detail and administrative excellence. 

• Knowledge of Grant Databases and philanthropic landscape preferred. 

• Ability to communicate with diverse groups including staff, community professionals, volunteers, Board members, funders, and donors. 

• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing 

• Proficiency with Office 365 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

• Must meet all required background checks (criminal, FBI, child abuse) at hire and every five years after that 

• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license 

• Must provide proof of valid car insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000 upon hire and biannually after that 

NOVA is an AA/EOE. The compensation package includes the following components: 

• Competitive Annual Salary 

• Medical & Dental (1st day of the month following hire; Employee premiums paid in full by NOVA) 

• Short-term & long-term disability (After 90-days of employment; Premiums paid in full by NOVA) 

• Life insurance policy (After 90 days of employment; Premium paid in full by NOVA) 

• Quarterly contribution to Profit Sharing Pension Plan (1st quarter following one year of employment 

• Voluntary contribution to 401K Plan (1st quarter following one year of employment) 

• Generous Paid-Time-Off policy (after 90 days of employment) and 12 paid holidays per year 

Accommodations: If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 

If you have these qualifications, are energetic, passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly, team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job, and your salary requirements to Careers@novabucks.org (Subject line: Development Assistant)