Nova Supervisor

Nova Supervisor

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Full-time

Location:

Bronx

Department:
Domestic Violence-NM

$66,059.00 – $75,968.00

You must be permanent in the Civil Service Supervisor I (Social Work) title or be permanent in a comparable title eligible for 6.1.9 title change. If you are hired provisionally in this title, you must take and pass the Civil Service exam when it becomes available to be eligible for continued employment. Domestic Violence Services (DVS) is a program within the Human Resources Administration (HRA), which 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 violence shelter system in the country, which provides safety and services for this vulnerable population. This network of more than 54 emergency domestic violence shelters provides temporary emergency housing and support services to over 17,500 victims of domestic violence annually. DVS also provides oversight and funding for the 24-hour safe hotline. In addition, DVS administers the No Violence Again program, No

VA, the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit, which provides counseling and intervention at the Benefits Access Centers (BAC), a Housing Unit and a Support Services Team. DVS partners with sister agencies, stakeholders, and a network of community-based organizations, that provide counseling, legal services, financial development services and job readiness for survivors and their families. This position is in the No

VA Unit which provides counseling and referrals to domestic violence shelters, information about benefits and a wide range of other services including legal intervention. The project was created to address the special needs of victims of domestic violence who are apply for assistance from or who reside in, the Department of Homeless Services shelter system.

1. A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and one year of full-time satisfactory experience practicing social work utilizing one or a combination of casework, group work and community organization methodologies.
2. Certification and License Requirement: A valid Certified Social Worker (CSW) certificate or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) issued by the New York State Department of Education must be obtained within one year of the date of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain their CSW or LMSW within one year after appointment will automatically have their probationary periods extended for no more than six months.

Failure to obtain the CSW or LMSW by the end of 18 months of service will result in dismissal.
3. Special

Note:

Section 424-a of the New York Social Services 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.

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.

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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.

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.