Job DescriptionThe Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Jr. Clinical Supervisor in the Victim Services Unit. The Victim services Unit (VSU) of the Kings County District Attorney's Office assists crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system throughout the duration of the investigation and/or prosecution of the criminal case. The VSU team is collaborative, demonstrates good judgment and is highly professional. Responsibilities are the following:
Provide task and clinical supervision to social workers, victim advocates, and interns within VSU on the provision of counseling services, safety planning, and administrative functions. Focus paid to models and theories of treatment, vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue and transference in the worker-client relationship.
Assess training needs of unit staff and make appropriate recommendations. Coordinate weekly staff meetings.
Provide training and outreach to professionals and community groups.
Provide support to KCDA/VSU specialized programs.
Represent the KCDAO and VSU at meetings. Provide short-term counseling, court accompaniment and direct services to victims in a variety of settings within the office.
Provide short-term counseling, court accompaniment and direct services to victims in a variety of settings within the office.
Provide trainings and outreach, as requested. This position also requires occasionally being on-call evenings and weekends.
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION Preferred Skills
Able to work independently, be assertive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgment.
Organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment are a plus.
Bilingual ability and previous program coordination experience are a plus.
Additional InformationCandidates must meet the additional requirements:
Currently be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Must have a Master’s degree in social work and at least 4 years of direct work experience in the field of victim services.
Must have SIFI certificate and previous supervisory experience. Experience working with clients using a trauma-informed lens.
Bilingual ability and previous program coordination experience a plus.
Employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees.Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceQualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional InformationThe 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.