Social Worker

Domestic Violence Services (DVS) provides a variety of comprehensive immediate and long-term support services to survivors of Domestic Violence and their families. DVS provides oversight for the largest domestic shelter system in the country which provides safety and services for this vulnerable population.

This network of more than 55 emergency domestic violence shelters provides temporary emergency housing, and supportive services to over 17,500 victims of domestic violence and their children annually. DVS provides oversight and funding for the 24-hour domestic violence hotline. DVS also administers the No Violence Again (NOVA) program located at the DHS intake center and the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit, which provides domestic violence counseling and intervention at Job Centers.

DVS partners with a network of community-based organizations, that provide counseling, legal services, financial development services, and job readiness for domestic violence survivors. In addition, DVS leads a nationally recognized domestic violence primary prevention effort, the Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP).

The Office of Domestic Violence (ODV) is the primary mechanism through which the City of New York provides emergency shelter and social services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. ODV oversees the largest network of domestic violence services in the country.

These NYS mandated shelter and community-based programs provide prevention and intervention services, crisis counseling, advocacy and legal services to help families and individuals impacted by domestic violence. The programs administered by ODV include the Domestic Violence Shelter program, the Domestic Violence Hotline, the No Violence Again (NoVA) program, the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit (DVLU) and Anti-Domestic Violence Eligibility Needs Team (ADVENT), Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services,

Alternative to Shelter (ATS) and Domestic Violence Aftercare Program (DVAP), Domestic Violence Intervention Education and Prevention (DVIEP) program, and Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP).

The Office of Domestic Violence (ODV) is recruiting for nine (9) Social Worker for the Office of Domestic/Liaison Division, which provides domestic violence counseling and intervention at Job Centers, who will:

• Conduct an assessment/screening to determine if the client is a victim of domestic violence and the level of services that s/he may require.

• Inform a referred client about domestic violence and the options for protection, services, and other supports.

• Inform a referred client about the rights and responsibilities with respect to waivers of public assistance program requirements.

• Facilitate emergency safety planning for clients in a crisis situation, as necessary.

• Provide on-site direct counseling services to clients. Formulate an evaluation and treatment plan for clients.

• Make appropriate referrals to social/other services, as needed. Follow up to ensure receipt of services and to collaborate on plans for treatment.

• Provide advocacy services, as required.

• Maintain case records for each client on caseload with required information.

• Maintain other statistical and written records as required.

• Provide coverage at other locations.

Salary Range: $64,188

Work Location: Ctr. #23 ADVENT/ 2322 Third Ave, 5th floor, NYC 10027 - 1 positions

Ctr. #46 Crotona/ 1910 Monterey Avenue, 2nd floor, Bronx 10457 - 1 position

Ctr. #67 Clinton Hill/ 495 Clermont Avenue, 4th floor, Brooklyn, 11238 - 1 position

Ctr. #39 Union Square/ 109 E 16th Street, 2nd floor, NYC 10003 - 2 positions

Ctr. #40 Bank Note/ 847 Barretto Street, 2nd fl. Bronx, NY 10474 - 1 position

Ctr. #45 Concourse/ 1365 Jerome Avenue, 2nd fl., Bronx, NY 10452 - 1 position

Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9 AM-5 PM; 12-8pm

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

License Requirements

You will be required to have a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment. This license must be presented to the appointing officer at the time of appointment or, if it is obtained after appointment, at the time it is received. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

If you fail to obtain your LMSW or LCSW license within one year of the date of appointment, your probationary period will be automatically extended for six months. If you fail to obtain the required license by the end of 18 months of service, you will be terminated.

Special Note

Section 424-a of the New York Social service Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The agency has the discretion to assign a candidate who has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report to a position with no child-care responsibilities.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.