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About the Role

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is seeking a Social Worker for the Victim Services Unit (VSU) to assist crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system. The VSU team is collaborative, professional, and dedicated to keeping Brooklyn safe while ensuring fairness and justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to crime victims and their families, primarily victims of intimate partner violence.
• Assess victim needs and seek immediate assistance for safety concerns in collaboration with agency staff.
• Maintain contact with victims throughout criminal cases and connect them with community services.
• Provide case management.
• Conduct outreach and training on working with Domestic Violence victims.
• Conduct on-scene/field interviews and needs assessments of victims after hours, including weekends and after 5:00 pm on weekdays.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity, discretion, and integrity for confidential investigations.
• Complete monthly statistical reports adhering to Strive NYC mandates.
• Perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health from an accredited school.
• Must possess a valid Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Must have at least 2+ years of work experience in Social Work.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines.
• Must have knowledge of counseling interventions with trauma victims.
• Must have experience in victim services.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team.

Skills

• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Russian
• Haitian Creole

Location

• Brooklyn

Work Type

• Full-time
• Grant-funded

Experience Level

• 2+ years of work experience in Social Work
• 2+ years of experience in Mental Health

Education Level

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health
• Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Salary/Compensations

• USD 75298 - USD 75298

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Federal loan forgiveness programs
• State repayment assistance programs

About the Company

• The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country, committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies.
• The Victim Services Unit (VSU) assists crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system.
• The 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.

Equal Opportunity

• The 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.