Counselor

Job Description

Division/Unit: Survivor Services Bureau

Position Title: Counselor

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $67,010 - $67,010

Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Counselor in its Survivor Services Unit (SSB).

In this position the Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and therapeutic services to assist all crime victims, witnesses, and their families.

These services may include short term counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to the criminal justice system, case status updates, and court support.

Services will be provided in different office locations such as, the Main Office downtown, the Harlem Office and/or the Washington Heights Office.

There may be opportunity to be selected to focus in the areas of; Child victims, Men of Color, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), Elder abuse, Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


* Conduct counseling/therapy sessions in either individual and/or group setting as well as mental health evaluation and concrete needs assessments to all crime victims, witnesses and families impacted by crime prosecuted by the New York County District Attorney's Office.


* Direct engagement with all victims, witnesses, and their families including explaining the criminal justice system, connecting them with services, conducting outreach and follow up calls; maintaining on-going contact to ensure they are receiving support and services.


* Conduct crisis intervention interviews and assist with safety planning.


* Provide victim support and court accompaniment throughout the criminal justice process.

Act as a liaison between victims, families, and Assistant District Attorneys and provide case status information.


* Follow up contact with all victims to monitor their connection to services.


* Ability to interact effectively with victims, witnesses, families, law enforcement officers and criminal justice personnel.


* Assist with a range of direct services such as crime victim compensation applications, emergency shelter placements, partner with DANY Advocates for additional concrete services.


* Collaborate with outside agencies to assist crime victims and facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies.


* Maintain accurate up to date case files as well as maintain statistics.


* Will rotate and sit different office locations including the Downtown Office, Harlem Office and Washington Heights when assigned.


* Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:


* Master's degree in social work and License or Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and License.


* New York State LMSW/LCSW or LMHC.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:


* Experience working with domestic violence and sexual assault.


* Familiarity with the crim...