Job Description

Division / Unit : Witness Aid Services Unit

Job Title : Victim Services Counselor

Position Title : Counselor, Spanish Bilingual

Salary Range : $, - $,

Position Summary :

The New York County District Attorney’s Office - Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU) has an opening for a Bi-Lingual Counselor its Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU).

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

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

Spanish bilingual required.

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.
• 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 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.

Qualifications :

• New York State LMSW / LCSW or LMHC
• Experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault preferred.
• Familiarity with the crime victims and / or criminal justice system preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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 required.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.

Educational / Licensure Requirements :

• Master’s degree in Social Work and New York State License required.
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and New York State License required.

Preferred Requirements

• Spanish bilingual required.
• ASL proficiency a plus.
• SIFI certified / eligible a plus.
• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.

How to Apply :

Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Additional Information :

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov / studentloans.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.

About Us

The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor.

The Office’s support staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions.

Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce.

Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve.

To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest;

or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office’s initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve.

We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office’s initiative of Moving Justice Forward.

For questions or inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Division / Unit : Witness Aid Services Unit

Position Title : Bi-Lingual Counselor

Salary Range : $58,430 - $61,750

Position Summary :

The New York County District Attorney’s Office - Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU) has an opening for a Bi-Lingual Counselor its Witness Aid Services Unit (WASU).

In this position the Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and therapeutic services to assist 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.

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.
• 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 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.

Qualifications :

• New York State LMSW / LCSW or LMHC
• Experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault preferred.
• Familiarity with the crime victims and / or criminal justice system preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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 required.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.

Educational / Licensure Requirements :

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and New York State License required.

Preferred Requirements

• Spanish bilingual required.
• ASL proficiency a plus.
• SIFI certified / eligible a plus.
• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.

How to Apply :

Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Additional Information :

Pursuant to the Mayor’s Executive Order 75, as of August 2, 2021, all newly hired employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability.

If you are offered employment with DANY, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved at the time of your on-boarding process.

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at .

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.

Status : Exempt Position : First-Time Homebuyer Counselor

Employee Type : Full-Time, 35 hours per week Unit : NHN Housing Counseling

Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) is seeking a First-Time Homebuyer Counselor to provide pre-purchase counseling and advice to homebuyers in Brooklyn and New York City.

Join an experienced, fun, and creative team as we work to advance and protect affordable homeownership in New York City.

We offer a great work environment with friendly co-workers who are passionate about their jobs. Our office is centrally located in Park Slope / Gowanus, a diverse neighborhood with easy access to transportation.

NHN is a non-profit, community-based organization whose mission is to promote racial justice while empowering low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to fight for, secure, and maintain quality housing and build financial assets.

NHN is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency providing homebuyer education and counseling, foreclosure prevention services, and tenant advocacy.

NHN is an affiliate of Fifth Avenue Committee, a 45-year-old non-profit comprehensive community development corporation and NeighborWorks America chartered member.

NHN staff are eligible to telecommute up to 2 days per week. Some evening and weekend hours will be required on a limited basis.

Responsibilities :

Homebuyer education : Facilitate first-time homebuyer webinars, both internally at NHN and in

collaboration with external partners.

Intake and Assessment : Perform intake and assessment of individuals seeking homeownership

counseling assistance.

Pre-purchase homebuyer counseling : Meet with prospective homebuyers to review their

homebuying goals, analyze their credit and finances, develop a homebuying action plan and timeline, help them secure mortgage financing and down payment assistance, and provide ongoing support and advice.

Data management : Record, maintain, and track counseling data using NHN’s Salesforce

database.

Outreach & retention : Play a lead role in building a homebuyer pipeline and driving new participants to the organization through grassroots marketing and networking.

Work with Program Director to creatively develop systems to communicate with and provide support to non-ready homebuyers.

This may include ongoing social media, developing peer-to-peer support networks, or other methods.

Training, knowledge-building, and certification : Attend regular training sessions to be informed of

industry trends and receive up-to-date information regarding homebuyer counseling. Obtain HUD-Certification and NeighborWorks NCHEC Certification in Homeownership Counseling.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in personal finance, mortgage banking, and / or social services required.
• Additional experience in pre-purchase homebuyer counseling preferred.
• HUD-Certified or able to study for and obtain HUD-Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to engage with low- and moderate-income homebuyers in a respectful manner.
• Genuine interest in providing supportive financial coaching and excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction and work well on a team as well as independently.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills; adept at leading Zoom webinars; familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Fluency in a second language is helpful, particularly Spanish.
• Strong commitment to NHN’s missions.

Compensation : $59,000 to $65,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience. NHN offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance benefits (following a 60-day waiting period), voluntary flexible spending plan, 403b retirement plan, and paid leave time including 18 vacation days and 12 paid holidays.

To Apply : Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] Indicate First-Time Homebuyer Counselor in the subject line.

No phone calls, please.

NHN is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). People of color, community residents, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

PI223496693

Description

To provide individual and group counseling for drug abuse for residents who are in need of drug treatment. Intake, assessment and case management services, ongoing assessment for program eligibility, monitoring all aspects of care and client services, and psycho-educational classes may be included at discretion of Program Director.

• Providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling in individual and group formats
• Facilitate required Cognitive Behavioral Workshops and classes
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets the needs of the client
• Provide the client with information on community services and agency services which will address their needs and make the appropriate referrals on behalf of the client
• Educate client on all areas related to program participation including rights and responsibilities and appeal rights
• Utilize case management skills, such as brokering, advocacy, monitoring and discharge planning to link clients and their families to resources and services
• Work closely with client to develop and revise care plans that are client focused and meet client needs
• Schedule and / or participates in Case Conference with clients / caregivers, service care planning and negotiate agreements
• Provide discharge planning to dis-enrolled clients to ensure client’s needs are met
• Maintain client physical file with required forms as per policy
• Ensure all services are supported by care plan, and case note documentation
• Ensuring that all court stipulations are met by each resident assigned to the caseload
• Ensure that the duties of this position are performed in accordance with contract, ACA, licensure, and corporate standards
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by Supervisor, or Director

Experience

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Supervisor, the Medicaid Assisted Treatment Program Counselor engages the patient in the initial and ongoing treatment processes of the clinic.

Conducts a preliminary assessment of eligibility, prepares intake forms, sees that the patient is afforded needed services from other disciplines within the agency, and makes referrals to outside resources when necessary.

Responsibilities :

• On an ongoing basis, the Counselor holds regularly scheduled sessions with all his / her patients concerning their problems and psycho-social needs.
• Serves as a Case Manager for each patient to ensure that services are coordinated to meet each assessed need.
• Conducts therapy groups.
• Assists patients in the identification of problems.
• Works with patients in the definition of problems.
• Ensures all necessary forms are completed.
• Maintains accurate and confidential patient records.
• Attends training seminars where instruction on treatment techniques and theories underlying these approaches are provided, and obtain the CASAC credential.
• Identifies and records significant data in the case folder regularly. Develops treatment plans for presentation to the IDT.
• Holds individual conferences with other disciplines when necessary to facilitate effective treatment throughout the agency.
• Meets weekly for clinical supervision with the Behavioral Health Supervisor, concerning work performed, problems encountered in the treatment process, and for case conferences.
• Refers to other clinic disciplines when appropriate.
• Meets periodically with other staff to obtain feedback necessary for case management and treatment planning.
• Performs all forensic collection for patients on their caseload and monitors for treatment-related issues in order to update the treatment plan.
• Provides vocational / educational assessment, counseling, and follow-up for patients not assigned to the Vocational Specialist, as well as VOC / ed support and follow-up of all patients as required.
• Completes the Vocational Profile Form (HS 305) for each caseload patient.
• Provides as an integral service, counseling toward vocational / educational readiness, motivation for vocational rehabilitation, provides initial evaluation for in-house voc / ed services and provides an exploration of voc / ed goals.
• Provides patient referrals to the Vocational Specialist and Educational Specialist for in-depth evaluation, counseling, and referral for voc / ed programs.
• Provides case management, referral follow-up, and supportive counseling to patients referred to in-house voc / ed programs and external job / school training.
• Meets periodically with the Vocational Specialist and Education Specialist for case consultation and feedback.
• Presents vocational treatment objectives at each IDT.
• Counselors are expected to work on a rotation basis on Saturdays and select holidays. Assigned shifts may change at the discretion of the Clinical Director according to the needs of the Program.

Qualifications :

• Associate's Degree in Human Services field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in Human Services providing treatment care with minimal two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
• CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) required
• Possess a demonstrated ability in delivering patient treatment including communication skills, successful engagement in specialized Human Services training, understanding of human interaction and personality development, and the ability to write and record case documentation.
• Familiar with Regulatory Agency Regulations regarding the operation and practices of patient care.
• Understanding group dynamics is essential.
• Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Competent in computerized programs that support treatment plans and case notes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in various committees and work well with others in team settings.
• Being bilingual in any language is a plus.

Benefits :

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Pension & retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs :

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment

About 11th Hour Service :

11th Hour Service was founded in 2006 by two Veterans, and alumni of Big 4 and large multinational consulting firms. Originally established as an executive head hunting and staffing firm 11th Hour Search our team developed a unique, proactive, and swift proprietary talent identification process rooted in excellence, but always grounded in quality, which is now known as the TMC (Talent Management Center).

Our Talent Management Center (TMC) is a fully equipped headhunting, search, and recruitment service that serves external industry clients as well as the Federal Advisory practice of 11th Hour Service.

11th Hour Service’s Federal Advisory practice is a culture-driven firm specialized in bringing cradle-to-grave financial management, technology & data analytics solutions, and enterprise risk services to both DoD and Civilian customers.

Our solutions focus on the key connections between finance and accounting, operations, technology, and risk. Our responsiveness, flexible style, and rapid access to proven professionals make us an invaluable business partner and advisor.

The expertise of the TMC delivers permanent and contract placement of full-time professionals from junior resources to C-Suite executives in the following industries : Clinical Healthcare Healthcare & Clinical RecruitmentHospitals, Clinics, Outpatient, and In-Home Care :

• Clinical Leadership
• Physicians
• Advanced Practitioners
• Nursing
• Medical Imaging & Radiology
• Medical Assistants