Social Worker Alternative to Detention

The-Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Village in New York, NY is seeking a Social Worker – Alternative to Detention to provide direct clinical services to youth aged 13 to 20 with court involvement. You will conduct short-term counseling and work with families, court stakeholders, and community partners to support compliance and case resolution.

Experience with MI, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches is preferred; LMSW/LCSW/LMHC or equivalent and a master’s degree in social work are highly valued.

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent preferred.
• Master’s degree in social work with minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with MI, CBT, DBT, Trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to write clearly and work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to youth aged 13 to 20 with court involvement.
• Conduct short-term counseling interventions to address developmental, behavioral, and social needs.
• Help youth understand charges, impact of actions, and ways to avoid further involvement in the juvenile justice system.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, court stakeholders, and community partners to support compliance and successful case resolution.
• Services are provided in the community and other designated locations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

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Social Worker Alternative to Detention

Full Time New York, NY, US 1 Attachments

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1658

Salary: $76,000.00 Annually

Position Overview:

The Social Worker – Alternative to Detention provides direct clinical services to youth aged 13 to 20 with court-involvement. The SW-ATD conducts short-term counseling interventions to address participants’ developmental, behavioral, and social needs. The SW-ATD also helps youth understand their charges, the impact of their actions, and ways to avoid further involvement in the juvenile justice-system. The SW-ATD collaborates with families, referral sources, court stakeholders, and community partners to support participants’ compliance with program requirements and successful case resolution. Services are provided in the community and other designated locations.

Position Qualifications:

LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or equivalent preferred, or master’s degree in social work with minimum two-years of relevant job or internship experience. Familiarity with MI, CBT, DBT, Trauma-informed approaches, and other treatment modalities. Skilled communicator to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both on-site and in the community. Understanding of adolescent development. Ability to write in a clear and detailed manner. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to support youth availability. Strong analytical skills. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

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