The programs administered by ODV include the Domestic Violence Shelter program, the Domestic Violence Hotline, the No Violence Again (NoVA) program, the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit (DVLU) and Anti-Domestic Violence Eligibility Needs Team (ADVENT), Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services,Alternative to Shelter (ATS) and Domestic Violence Aftercare Program (DVAP), Domestic Violence Intervention Education and Prevention (DVIEP) program, and Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP).

Job Role

The Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services are recruiting five (5) Social Workers to function as Domestic Violence Liaisons who will:

• Conduct assessment/screening to determine whether the client is a victim of domestic violence and the level of services they may require.
• Inform referred clients about their rights and responsibilities for compliance and provide waivers to assist with safety.
• Facilitate emergency safety planning for clients in a crisis, as necessary.
• Provide on-site counseling services to clients, as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals to DHS and other social service agencies, as needed.
• Complete six-month case reviews to evaluate ongoing safety, assess current needs, and ensure the continuation of appropriate services.
• Maintain case records for each client on the caseload with the required information.
• Document other statistical and written records as required.
• Provide coverage at other locations when needed.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities by assessing client and family safety concerns.

Hours/Schedule

• 9-5 flex.

Work Location

• Center 38
  • 300 Canal Place 3rd FL Bronx, NY 10451
• Center 46 - ADVENT
  • 1910 Monterey Ave 2nd FL Bronx, NY 10457
• Center 99
  • 201 Bay Street 2nd FL Staten Island, NY 10301
• Center 64
  • 2400 Fulton Street 4th FL Brooklyn, NY 11233
• Center 23 – ADVENT
  • 2322 3rd Avenue 5th FL New York, NY 10035
• Center 54
  • 165-08 88th Avenue 5th FL Jamaica, NY 11432
• Center 13
  • 109 E. 16th Street 2nd FL New York, NY 10003

Position Title

• SOCIAL WORKER - 52613

Minimum Qualifications

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.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.