Nova Social Worker

City of New York • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS), through the Office of Domestic Violence, is recruiting two Social Workers to work as NoVA/PATH Social Workers. The No Violence Again (NoVA) Program serves domestic violence victims seeking emergency housing through the Department of Homeless Services. It provides assessments, crisis counseling, referrals to domestic violence shelters, information about entitlements, advocacy, group counseling, and other services, including legal intervention. NoVA operates assessment units at the DHS PATH Family Intake Center and Adult Family Intake Center, as well as a consultation unit.

The role serves clients at centrally based or out-stationed Human Resources Administration and Department of Homeless Services facilities. The schedule is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with availability to work weekends and holidays required.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold permanent status in the Social Worker civil service title. Candidates hired provisionally must take and pass the civil service exam when it becomes available to remain eligible for continued employment.
• 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 is required within one year of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual crisis intervention, short-term trauma counseling, and ongoing safety planning.
• Conduct screenings and assessments to determine eligibility for domestic violence shelter placement.
• Provide on-site counseling services and formulate evaluations and treatment plans.
• Assess service needs and provide individual counseling.
• Make appropriate referrals to social and other services and follow up to ensure clients receive services.
• Participate in case conferences and provide domestic violence consultation to DHS social worker staff.
• Participate in training DHS staff on domestic violence and related issues.
• Assist with domestic violence shelter placement when appropriate.
• Provide advocacy services as required.
• Maintain required case records for each client, as well as statistical and written records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time