Survivor Services Counselor & Court Support

City of New York; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New York County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Counselor in the Survivor Services Unit to provide counseling and crisis intervention for crime victims and their families. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and attorneys, offering court support, and linking clients to needed services across downtown, Harlem, and Washington Heights locations.

The position requires a Master’s in social work or mental health counseling with licensure and NYS licensure.

Formación

• Master’s degree with LMSW/LCSW or LMHC licensure required.
• Experience with crime victims, domestic violence or sexual assault preferred.
• Familiarity with criminal justice processes and victim services.
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, or French is desirable.
• ASL proficiency a plus.
• Ability to handle high caseload with confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, evenings, and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Provide counseling/therapy sessions (individual and/or group) and conduct assessments.
• Engage with victims, witnesses and families; explain the criminal justice system and connect to services.
• Perform crisis intervention interviews and safety planning.
• Provide court accompaniment and liaison with ADS and staff.
• Maintain case files and statistics; rotate across offices as assigned.
• Collaborate with external agencies to assist victims and referrals.

Conocimientos

Bilingual fluency (Spanish)

ASL proficiency

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality & sensitivity

Victims/criminal justice experience

Educación

Master’s degree in social work and license

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and license

New York State LMSW/LCSW or LMHC

Descripción del empleo

New York County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Counselor in the Survivor Services Unit to provide counseling and crisis intervention for crime victims and their families. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and attorneys, offering court support, and linking clients to needed services across downtown, Harlem, and Washington Heights locations.

The position requires a Master’s in social work or mental health counseling with licensure and NYS licensure.