Social Worker (Victim Services)

Children's Aid Job Listing•Bronx, NY

About The Position

The Social Worker (Victim Services) supports crime victims and witnesses through a program funded by the New York State Office of Victim Services. Based at the Next Generation Center, a Children’s Aid youth center in the Bronx, the role serves disconnected youth ages 14 to 26, primarily those involved in foster care or juvenile justice. Services may include crisis counseling, therapy, case management, assistance obtaining crime victim compensation, and court-related support. The position works with a multidisciplinary team to help young people transition to adulthood and is expected to promote Children’s Aid’s mission, vision, and core values. The work schedule may be in person or hybrid, as determined by department needs, and must be flexible within the Next Generation Center’s hours of operation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or an equivalent degree in a New York State license-eligible mental health profession.
License required; candidates who are not licensed must obtain their license within six months of hire.
At least two years of experience working with people in crisis, crime victims, young men of color, and the LGBTQ community.
Knowledge of community resources and counseling practices with high-risk populations.
Ability to motivate others toward achieving goals.
Case management experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and documentation skills.
Ability to use strength-based interventions.
Ability to build alliances with high-risk and difficult-to-engage youth.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work a flexible schedule within the Next Generation Center’s operating hours.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability is strongly preferred.
Training or experience in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and marketing at Children’s Aid sites, partner organizations, and in South Bronx and northern Manhattan communities.
Accept and manage referrals.
Assess crime victims’ needs, including mental health and case management needs, and connect participants to services.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
Participate in required trainings, including Motivational Interviewing, Safety & Risk, and Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Informed Care.
Help participants complete compensation claims and obtain required documentation.
Review law enforcement, medical provider, and other social service reports to evaluate relevant issues.
Advocate for participants in obtaining benefits and services.
Accompany participants to court, police stations, and other appointments as needed.
Follow up with participants to ensure needs are met and address additional issues.
Collaborate with clients to develop treatment plans and goals.
Maintain accurate, thorough client records and required OVS tracking forms.
Collaborate with the OVS Case Manager on monthly and quarterly OVS reports.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision, weekly team meetings, staff meetings, and other duties required by the supervisor.
Work with NGC staff to provide engaging programming.
Collaborate with program staff to develop new protocols and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.