Social Worker Alternative to Detention

The Children's Village • New York, NY

10d • $0 - $76,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Second Chance program is a FREE alternative-to-detention service for teens with legal troubles and/or court mandated requirements to enroll and engage in specialized social services. We offer 4-10 sessions of workshops and/ or individual counseling, designed to best serve the individual needs of each youth. Sessions focus on discussing current offense, court involvement, understanding charges, and how to avoid reoffending. Social workers meet with youth and families in their communities or other designated location.

Requirements

• New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Equivalent degrees of LMHC, Master’s in Forensic Psychology or Masters in Criminal Justice with at least two years’ experience working with youth in a forensic or juvenile setting or youth/young adults with criminal justice involvement.
• Skilled communicator.
• Ability to write in a clear and detailed manner.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be available for in person sessions.

Responsibilities

• Meet with youth and families in their communities or other designated locations.
• Conduct 4-10 sessions of workshops and/or individual counseling.
• Focus sessions on discussing current offense, court involvement, understanding charges, and how to avoid reoffending.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community.
• Write in a clear and detailed manner.
• Conduct in person sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level