Domestic Violence Services Supervisor - Social Work Lead

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Supervisor II Social Work to oversee staff handling DHS PATH referrals for domestic violence services, including shelter placements and crisis information. The role emphasizes supervisory leadership, interagency collaboration, and program evaluation.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work and two years of related experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Two years of full-time satisfactory social work experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Certification/licensing requirements: CSW or LMSW to be obtained within 18 months; failure to obtain may lead to dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff responsible for assessing DHS PATH referrals for domestic violence services, including placement assistance to emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities.
• Review the work of subordinates; make recommendations and decisions on complex cases.
• Interface with DHS staff and domestic violence service providers to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Monitor internal administrative controls for tracking actions and forms submitted on each referral.
• Collaborate with the NoVA Director on planning and development of procedures and control systems for high-volume referrals.
• Prepare periodic reports on operations and recommend policies for program improvement.
• Collaborate with the NoVA Director on staff training and identifying service gaps.

Skills

Master's in Social Work

Supervisory experience

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Reporting and analytics

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Supervisor II Social Work to oversee staff handling DHS PATH referrals for domestic violence services, including shelter placements and crisis information. The role emphasizes supervisory leadership, interagency collaboration, and program evaluation.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work and two years of related experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.