NOVA MRT SOCIAL WORKER
Core
Provide crisis intervention, trauma counseling, safety planning, and advocacy to domestic violence survivors and their families within the New York City Department of Homeless Services and Human Resources Administration.
Role type
Senior IC social worker (domestic violence specialist)
Builds
Emergency shelter placements, safety plans, and referrals to legal/financial services for DV survivors
Domain
Social services / Domestic violence prevention
Required skills
Crisis intervention, trauma counseling, safety planning, case management, advocacy, assessment, referral coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct individual crisis intervention and short-term trauma counseling; Perform screenings and assessments for DV shelter eligibility; Provide on-site counseling and formulate treatment evaluations; Assess service needs and make referrals to social/other services; Participate in case conferences and provide consultation to DHS staff; Maintain case records and statistical data; Assist with domestic violence shelter placement
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires Master's degree and licensure)