NOVA SOCIAL WORKER
Core
Provide crisis intervention, trauma counseling, safety planning, and advocacy to domestic violence survivors and their families within the Department of Homeless Services and Human Resources Administration.
Role type
Senior IC social worker (domestic violence services)
Builds
Emergency shelter placements, safety plans, and referrals to legal/financial services for DV survivors
Domain
Social services / Domestic violence prevention
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
crisis intervention, trauma counseling, safety planning, case assessment, advocacy, referral management, record keeping
Preferred skills
knowledge of New York State entitlements, experience with shelter systems
Technologies
case management systems, statistical reporting tools
Responsibilities
Conduct screening and assessments for DV shelter eligibility; provide on-site counseling and group therapy; maintain case records and statistical data; participate in case conferences; train DHS staff on domestic violence issues; assist with shelter placement decisions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC