DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Social Services is seeking Social Workers to serve as Domestic Violence Liaisons, providing assessment, counseling, referrals and safety planning across several NYC centers. A Master's in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW license within one year of appointment, and NYC residency are required.

The role involves coverage at multiple sites and mandated reporting duties. Positions offer a provisional appointment with potential for civil service advancement; equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• LMSW or LCSW license required within one year of appointment.
• Licensure must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Residency: NYC within 90 days of appointment.
• 55a Program eligibility may apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment/screening to determine DV status and needed services.
• Inform referred clients about rights and responsibilities; provide waivers for safety.
• Facilitate emergency safety planning in crises.
• Provide on-site counseling services as needed.
• Make referrals to DHS and other social service agencies.
• Complete six-month case reviews to evaluate ongoing safety and needs.
• Maintain case records and required documentation for each client.
• Provide coverage at other locations when needed.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities by assessing client and family safety.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN SOCIAL WORKER CIVIL SERVICE TITLE. THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT, WHEN A TEST BECOMES AVAILABLE IN THE SOCIAL WORKER TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE EXAM TO REMAIN IN THE SOCIAL WORKER TITLE.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

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 and Emergency Intervention Services are recruiting five (5) Social Workers to function as Domestic Violence Liaisons who will:

• Conduct assessment/screening to determine whether the client is a victim of domestic violence and the level of services they may require.
• Inform referred clients about their rights and responsibilities for compliance and provide waivers to assist with safety.
• Facilitate emergency safety planning for clients in a crisis, as necessary.
• Provide on-site counseling services to clients, as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals to DHS and other social service agencies, as needed.
• Complete six-month case reviews to evaluate ongoing safety, assess current needs, and ensure the continuation of appropriate services.
• Maintain case records for each client on the caseload with the required information.
• Document other statistical and written records as required.
• Provide coverage at other locations when needed.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities by assessing client and family safety concerns.

Hours/Schedule: 9-5 flex.

Work Location

Center 38
300 Canal Place 3rd FL Bronx, NY 10451

Center 46 - ADVENT
1910 Monterey Ave 2nd FL Bronx, NY 10457

Center 99
201 Bay Street 2nd FL Staten Island, NY 10301

Center 64
2400 Fulton Street 4th FL Brooklyn, NY 11233

Center 23 – ADVENT
2322 3rd Avenue 5th FL New York, NY 10035

Center 54
165-08 88th Avenue 5th FL Jamaica, NY 11432

Center 13
109 E. 16th Street 2nd FL New York, NY 10003

SOCIAL WORKER - 52613

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.

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.