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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON

NYC Department of Social Services · Bronx, NY · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

About the Role

The Department of Social Services (DSS) includes the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA focuses on fighting poverty and income inequality, while DHS works to prevent and address homelessness. Domestic Violence Services (DVS) oversees the nation’s largest domestic shelter system—more than 55 emergency shelters serving over 17,500 victims and their children each year—and operates the 24‑hour domestic violence hotline, the No Violence Again (NoVA) program, and the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit. The NoVA program provides assessment, crisis counseling, referrals, advocacy, group counseling, and legal intervention for domestic‑violence victims seeking emergency housing through DHS.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual crisis intervention, short‑term trauma counseling, and ongoing safety planning.
  • Conduct screening and assessment to determine eligibility for domestic‑violence shelter placement.
  • Deliver on‑site counseling services to clients.
  • Formulate evaluations and treatment plans.
  • Assess service needs and provide individualized counseling.
  • Make appropriate referrals to social and other services as needed.
  • Follow up to ensure receipt of services.
  • Participate in case conferences and provide domestic‑violence consultation for DHS social‑worker staff.
  • Participate in training for DHS staff on domestic‑violence and related issues.
  • Assist with domestic‑violence shelter placement when appropriate.
  • Provide advocacy services as required.
  • Maintain case records for each client with required information.
  • Maintain statistical and written records as required.
  • Provide services in centrally based or out‑station HRA and DHS facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

License Requirements

  • Valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education.
  • The license must be obtained within one year of the appointment date and presented to the appointing officer.
  • The license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
  • If the license is not obtained within one year, the probationary period will be automatically extended for six months.
  • If the license is not obtained within 18 months of service, employment will be terminated.

Schedule

Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.
  • Open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55‑a Program; indicate interest on resume and cover letter.
  • New York City residency generally required within 90 days of appointment, with possible exceptions for employees with two continuous years of city service who may reside in select surrounding counties.

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