Domestic Violence Liaison

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), through the Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, is recruiting five Social Workers to serve as Domestic Violence Liaisons. The Office of Domestic Violence provides emergency shelter and social services to people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, including crisis counseling, advocacy, and legal services. Its programs include domestic violence shelters and hotline services, the No Violence Again program, the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit, and other residential and community-based prevention and intervention programs. Domestic Violence Liaisons assess clients referred to Job Centers, explain rights and responsibilities, support safety planning, provide counseling and referrals, and monitor cases over time. The roles are based at listed centers in the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens, with coverage at other locations when needed. The stated schedule is 9–5 flex. This is a provisional appointment. Applicants must already be permanent in the Social Worker civil service title. When an examination becomes available in that title, the appointee must take and pass it to remain in the title. A New York State LMSW or LCSW license is required within one year of appointment and must be maintained during employment; failure to obtain it by 18 months of service results in termination. Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work from an accredited school.

Requirements

Applicants must be permanent in the Social Worker civil service title.
A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
A valid New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license must be obtained within one year of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
If the required license is not obtained within one year of appointment, the probationary period is automatically extended by six months; failure to obtain it by the end of 18 months of service results in termination.
When a Social Worker title examination becomes available, the appointee must take and pass it to remain in the title.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and screenings to determine whether clients are victims of domestic violence and identify their service needs.
Inform referred clients of their rights and compliance responsibilities and provide waivers to assist with safety.
Facilitate emergency safety planning for clients in crisis, as necessary.
Provide on-site counseling services to clients, as needed.
Refer clients to DHS and other social service agencies, as appropriate.
Complete six-month case reviews to evaluate ongoing safety, assess current needs, and ensure appropriate services continue.
Maintain case records containing required client information.
Prepare other required statistical and written records.
Provide coverage at other locations when needed.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities by assessing client and family safety concerns.