Position Summary 
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Social Worker/Counselor in the Counseling Department of the Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU). In this position the Social Worker/Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and social services to assist crime victims, witnesses, and their families.
  
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Mental health evaluation and concrete needs assessment
• Crisis intervention and Safety planning
• Advocacy and referrals to outside agencies
• Support and court accompaniment throughout the criminal justice process
• Participate in field visits
• Maintain accurate up to date case files
• Follow up contact with victims to monitor their connection to services
• Participate in multidisciplinary team
• Liaise with victims, families and Assistant District Attorneys

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to manage, organize and maintain a large caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system.
• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking preferred.
• Experience working with children.

Educational/Licensure Requirements:

• Masters Social Worker required
• LCSW or LMSW required

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends
• Oral and written Spanish bilingual required