Social Worker II

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Correction seeks a Staff Social Worker for the CARE Unit. The role focuses on confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for Department staff, addressing occupational stress and trauma.

The Social Worker will run wellness programs, assess caseload needs, and provide short-term crisis services while maintaining confidentiality. Minimum qualifications include an MSW and licensure within one year of appointment; the city emphasizes residency

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Valid LMSW or LCSW license within 1 year of appointment; license must be maintained for duration of employment.
• License must be presented to appointing officer at appointment or upon receipt if obtained after appointment; probation may be extended if not obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to Department staff on a regular basis.
• Implement staff wellness and support programs and services.
• Assess needs of Department staff on caseload and provide therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Counseling adults

Employee assistance

Occupational counseling

Criminal justice knowledge

Relationship building

Independent judgment

Written reports

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Education

MSW degree

Job description

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EMPLOYED BY A NYC AGENCY AND PERMANENT IN THE TITLE SOCIAL WORKER, INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE REFERENCE NUMBER IN YOUR RESUME.

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

DOC seeks to recruit a Social Worker to join the CARE Unit as a Staff Social Worker. Under the direction of the Executive Director assigned to the CARE Unit, the Social Worker will support the wellbeing of Department staff by providing confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and referral services to uniformed and non-uniformed employees. The Social Worker will work exclusively with Department staff to address issues such as occupational stress, trauma, grief, and other personal or work-related concerns that may affect employee wellbeing and performance.

Additional typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual counseling to Department staff on a regular basis.
• Implementation of staff wellness and support programs and services.
• Assess needs of Department staff on caseload and provide therapeutic interventions to support their

personal and professional wellbeing.

• Follow up with staff on assigned caseload to monitor progress and ensure continuity of care.
• Encourage staff to maintain positive coping strategies, attitudes, and overall wellbeing.
• Prepare reports and document interactions, complete progress notes, and use other tools as assigned.
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Assist with deescalating crises and provide short-term crisis intervention for staff in distress.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of staff records and communications in accordance with professional and

ethical standards.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

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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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience providing counseling or clinical services to adults in an occupational, employee assistance, or institutional setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice or public safety environment and experience providing employee assistance or occupational counseling services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of correctional staff.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, prepare written reports and documents.
• Knowledge of human development and behavior, counseling techniques, behavior modification.
• Ability to provide supportive counseling, guidance, and positive interaction to Department staff.
• Excellent writing, communication, inter‑personal, analytical, research, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

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.

, $71,008.00 – $81,659.00