Openings >> Counseling Supervisor
Counseling Supervisor
Summary
Title:Counseling Supervisor
ID:1331
Department:Witness Aid Services Unit
Campaign Start Date:10/01/2015
Salary Range:$75,000
Description
Position Summary:
 
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Counseling Supervisor in the Counseling Department of the Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU). In this position the Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision, and oversight to the Counseling department.  Additionally, the Director will provide counseling and therapeutic services to assist crime victims, witnesses, and their families.
  
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
  • Provide direct oversight of the Counseling Department
  • Supervise/oversee LMSW/LCSW staff within the department and the Special Victim’s Bureau
  • Assign work activities, monitor work flow, review, evaluate, and communicate progress
  • Manage staff development (i.e. Talking Points), and staff interviewing
  • Coordinate with the Deputy Director to provide staff training on the Counseling department
  • Develop innovative methods of service delivery based on needs of crime victims, witnesses, and their families.
  • Input and track statistical data for the Office of Victim’s Services (OVS) grant for the department
  • Conduct mental health evaluation and concrete needs assessment
  • Crisis intervention and Safety planning
  • Conduct counseling/therapy sessions in either individual and/or group setting
  • Advocacy and referrals to outside agencies
  • Support and court accompaniment throughout the criminal justice process
  • Maintain accurate up to date case files
  • Follow up contact with victims to monitor their connection to services
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team
  • Act as a liaison between victims, families, and Assistant District Attorneys and orient victims to the prosecutorial process and provide case status information
  • Provide case consultation on Counseling cases within WASU, the Special Victims Bureau, and assigned Assistant District Attorneys
  • Supervise SIFI/MSW students
  • Perform related duties as assigned  
Qualifications:
  • New York State LCSW
  • Five years post LCSW experience required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Experience working with domestic violence required
  • Experience working with child abuse, sexual assault and/or human trafficking preferred
  • Familiarity with the criminal justice system required
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to victim issues a must
  • Ability to handle high caseload and set priorities
  • Excellent engagement, crisis intervention, and assessment skills needed
  • SIFI certification required, or must obtain within six (6) months of hire
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow
  • Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy
  • Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment
  • Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; must be detail oriented self-motivated and able to multi-task
  • Ability to interact effectively with victims, witnesses, Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement officers and criminal justice personnel
  Educational/Licensure Requirements:
  • Masters Social Worker required
  • LCSW required
  • SIFI certification required, or must obtain within six (6) months of hire 
Additional Requirements
  • ASL proficiency preferred
  • Spanish bilingual skills preferred
  • One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau
  • Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends  
Equal Opportunity Employer


 
 
 
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