Nova Social Worker

Nova Social Worker

The Office of Domestic Violence (ODV) is recruiting two (2) Social Workers to function as No

VA/PATH Social Workers who will:

• Provide individual crisis intervention, short term trauma counseling and ongoing safety planning
• Conduct screening and assessment to determine eligibility for DV shelter placement
• Provide on-site counseling services to clients. Formulate an evaluation and treatment
• Assess service needs and provide individual counseling services to clients
• Make appropriate referrals to social/other services as needed. Follow-up to ensure receipt of services
• Participate in case conferences and providing DV consultation for DHS social worker staff
• Participation in training for DHS staff on domestic violence and related issues
• Assistance with domestic violence shelter placement when appropriate
• Provide advocacy services, as required
• Maintain case records for each client with required information. Maintain statistical and written records, as required
• Provide services in centrally based or out-stations Human Resources Administration (HRA and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) facilities

Hours/

Schedule:

10-6 (Sunday through Thursday) Must be available to work weekends and holidays

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.

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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.