DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON

The Department of Social Services (DSS) includes the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA fights poverty and income inequality, while DHS works to prevent and address homelessness. Domestic Violence Services (DVS) and the Office of Domestic Violence (ODV) provide comprehensive support, emergency shelter, a 24‑hour hotline, and prevention programs for survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment/screening to determine whether a client is a victim of domestic violence and the level of services required.
• Inform referred clients about their rights and responsibilities, and provide waivers to assist with safety.
• Facilitate emergency safety planning for clients in 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 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.

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) issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment.
• The license must be presented to the appointing officer at the time of appointment or, if obtained after appointment, as soon as it is received, and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• If the required license is not obtained within one year, the probationary period will be automatically extended for six months; failure to obtain the license by 18 months of service will result in termination.

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

Schedule

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, flexible.

Pay

$59,359.00 – $71,263.00 per year.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be permanent in the Social Worker civil service title; this is a provisional appointment pending successful completion of the Social Worker exam.
• Open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55‑a Program (indicate on resume/cover letter).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs may be available to eligible employees.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; exceptions apply for certain titles after two continuous years of city service.
• Section 424‑a of the New York Social Service Law requires the agency to inquire about child‑abuse reports; candidates with such reports may be assigned to positions without child‑care responsibilities.