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he Bronx Defenders was founded on a simple premise – that our job is to reimagine what a public defender office can, and should do, for the people we represent.

As public defenders, we know that the systems we fight are deeply rooted in racism, surveillance, and control. That’s why our work extends beyond the courtroom. We engage in community organizing, legislative advocacy, and proactive litigation, working with the people we represent to fight for structural change.

Since opening our doors in 1997, we have grown into an office serving nearly 20,000 Bronx residents each year. Every day, we confront and challenge the oppressive legal systems that criminalize poverty, separate families, and systematically target Black, Latine, immigrant, and low-income New Yorkers.

The Bronx Defenders (BxD) – an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronx – seeks a passionate individual with a commitment to social justice to fill a position as an Immigration Civil Legal Advocate (ICLA).

Founded in 1997, The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed a nationally recognized model of representation called holistic defense, which provides people with teams of lawyers, social workers, and advocates to defend them zealously in court as well as to address the underlying drivers and enmeshed penalties of legal system involvement.  

Since opening our doors, we have grown into an organization of more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20,000 New Yorkers each year in criminal, family, civil, and immigration proceedings who face incarceration, family separation, eviction, and deportation, among other devastating consequences.   

Today we are reimagining the role of public defense even further, using community organizing and engagement, legislative advocacy, and impact litigation to partner with the communities we represent to bring about long-lasting systemic change.   

We also share our model and lessons learned with current and future public defenders. We run two legal clinics at NYC law schools and train public defenders from one end of the country to the next on how to move to a holistic model of representation.   

Immigration Practice 

Nearly a third of the residents of the Bronx were born outside the United States, and many face the unprecedented threat of detention and deportation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Our attorneys help people facing criminal, family, and civil proceedings make informed and strategic decisions to protect their rights. We are also one of the three public defender organizations leading the nation’s first-ever universal representation program for detained immigrants facing deportation.    

Reporting to the Immigration Civil Legal Advocate Supervisor, Immigration Civil Legal Advocates collaborate with attorneys to advocate on behalf of our clients  

• Advocate on behalf of clients before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
• Prepare defensive and affirmative applications for immigration relief including, but not limited to, naturalization, adjustment of status, employment authorization, cancellation of removal, asylum, humanitarian visas and fee waivers 
• Travel to immigration detention centers located in New Jersey and upstate New York to meet with clients and gather information for relief applications  
• Gather documentary evidence from domestic and international sources including, but not limited to, medical, school and criminal legal system records in support of our clients’ removal defense, applications for relief, and/or requests for release from detention 
• Travel to courts and various administrative offices and agencies to gather necessary documents for client cases 
• Research and compile country conditions evidence in connection to our clients’ proceedings and affirmative applications 
• Assist family members and witnesses in drafting letters in support of our clients’ applications 
• Coordinate logistics connected to our clients’ release from detention, deportation or voluntary departure with client, their family members and DHS 
• Update client information in our case management system 
• Pursue Department of Justice (DOJ) partial accreditation and comply with the requirements to maintain partial accreditation.  
• Represent clients in applications before USCIS as a DOJ partially accredited representative. 

To be eligible, applicants must have:  

• Fluency or high-level proficiency in Spanish, validated objectively 
• 1–3 years of experience providing direct legal or advocacy support in immigration or related public interest settings 
• DOJ partial accreditation or eligibility and willingness to pursue accreditation 
• A Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment. Travel by car is the easiest way to get to immigration detention centers; car is provided   

Applicants must demonstrate: 

• Commitment to defending people with limited financial resources placed in removal proceedings or facing immigration consequences based on contact with the family regulation and/or criminal legal system  
• Experience working in and with racially, ethnically and socioeconomically marginalized communities targeted by systemic injustice 
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities and experiences  
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and non-lawyers 
• Commitment to fierce advocacy, and willingness to strategically challenge authority in defense of clients 
• Strong verbal and written advocacy skills 
• Strong analytical skills and capacity to employ non-legal resources   
• Ability to multitask, maintain order and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment  
• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Ability to think critically and creatively, finding innovative solutions to unique obstacles 
• Ability to receive constructive feedback, demonstrate introspection and shift behavior accordingly 
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive matters 

Preferred but not required: 

• Bachelor's degree   
• Experience engaging with federal immigration agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or the Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of clients 
• Experience preparing and assisting with immigration applications — including naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, humanitarian visas, employment authorization, and fee waivers 
• Experience with direct services in immigration work is strongly preferred, but not required  
• Familiarity with case management systems and immigration legal workflows 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  For candidates with 1-5 years of directly relevant experience, the salary range for this position is approximately $68,500 - $71,500. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; and a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy.   

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.

Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bronx Community Justice Center, a program of the Center for Justice Innovation, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts. Save Our Streets South Bronx is a replication of the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention’s evidence-based Cure Violence program, a cutting-edge gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies. 

The role is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the BxCJCs' social work team, therapeutic programs, and healing-centered practices. Working in close collaboration with the Community Initiatives team, this position ensures that youth and community participants receive holistic support that fosters healing, personal growth, stability, and long-term success. The Manager will provide supervision, coaching, and thought leadership to a team of social workers, advocates, mentors and interns. This role plays a critical part in integrating healing centered insight into program design, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligning social work practice with the Justice Center’s commitment to equity, healing, and restorative approaches to justice. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise social workers, advocates, mentors, and interns with regular performance check-ins;
• Set ethical practice expectations aligned with organizational values; and
• Facilitate staff training and professional development.  

Social Work Practice Management:

• Oversee individual support, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up;
• Provide counseling to a small caseload of participants;
• Provide direct crisis intervention support as needed;
• Ensure accurate documentation in data systems per funder and organizational standards;
• Maintain workflows and practice compliance guidelines;
• Implement healing-centered group and community programming; and
• Support home visits, crisis response, and court advocacy.  

Program Integration & Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Coordinate with Community Initiatives and other teams to align social services with broader programming;
• Co-develop responsive support for participants across programs;
• Liaise between social work and community initiatives teams; and
• Contribute to designing new initiatives with social-emotional needs at the center.  

Thought Leadership & Innovation:

• Provide strategic directions to strengthen social work’s role through equity-centered practice;
• Lead ongoing learning and reflective practice; and
• Stay current with best practices in restorative justice and community mental health.  

Data, Reporting & Compliance:

• Manage collection, analysis, and reporting of outcomes and service utilization;
• Ensure timely, accurate data flow to leadership and funders; and
• Support program evaluation and quality assurance.  

Partnership Development:

• Build referral relationships with external service providers (housing, education, workforce);
• Represent BxCJC in citywide coalitions and networks; and
• Expand access to specialized services for participants and families.  

Organizational Strategy & Culture:

• Contribute to planning, staff development, and internal culture;
• Support inclusive, healing-centered, supportive environments;
• Assist with grant proposals and program design strategies; and
• Additional tasks as necessary. 

Qualifications: 

• LMSW and 5-7 years pre or post Master’s relevant full time experience is required;
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience is required;
• Sifi certified or must obtain a Sifi certification within 12 months of hire date required;
• Bilingual Spanish preferred; and
• Experience working at community justice sites or similar environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written 
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, youth development, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive practice;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, provide supervision, and manage administrative responsibilities;
• Experience working in community-based settings;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
• Familiarity with data management systems and documentation standards for social services; 
• Leadership and team supervision;
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice;
• Program integration and interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Data tracking, reporting, and compliance;
• Partnership building and external stakeholder engagement; and
• Strategic thinking and reflective practice.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.

Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The RISE Project addresses the intersection of gun violence, intimate partner violence, and gender-based violence in communities most impacted by harm. A project of the Center for Justice Innovation, RISE partners with community members, credible messengers, and local organizations across New York City to build safety, accountability, and healing outside of carceral systems

The Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling, action planning and interventions, crisis intervention, and community-based responses to intimate partner and gender-basaed violence. The social worker will work with a group of 15-20 participants who have caused harm in their relationships providing individual and group counseling. The social worker will work collaboratively on the transformative initiatives team comprised of social workers, facilitators, and coordinators to provide a range of community-based therapeutic interventions engaging in individuals causing harm in their relationships. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Individual Support & Advocacy: 

• Support outreach and recruit eligible participants into the program;
• Provide weekly individual counseling and support to a group of 15-20 youth and adults who have caused harm in their intimate relationships and/or who have been impacted by intimate partner, dating or gender-based violence;
• Provide holistic advocacy and resource coordination;
• Provide crisis intervention support;
• Conduct home visits and community visits with participants;
• Provide mitigation support including working with lawyers and defense teams to create packets;
• Provide court advocacy and support;
• Provide family-based support including crisis intervention, short-term family counseling, and resource coordination; and
• Work collaboratively with community partners to coordinate support and intervention.  

Group Programming:

• Plan group curricula and facilitate therapeutic group sessions for youth and adult programming designed to voluntarily engage individuals who have caused harm in their relationships;
• Create innovative therapeutic group programming to support community care and wellness; 
• Facilitate a range of workshops and programming to support communities impacted by violence;
• Support community healing through community-based events and activations;
• Form partnerships with community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies to strengthen systems of support for participants; and
• Plan and coordinate special events for participants and their families. 

Community Engagement:

• Work closely with RISE partners in community including the NYC crisis management system and gun violence prevention organizations, as well as resident stakeholder teams at public housing developments;
• Provide community trainings on gender-based violence;
• Support community wellness and healing through community-based events and activations;
• Form partnerships with community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies to strengthen systems of support for participants;
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team;
• Participate in promotion of programmatic resources, community outreach, and community engagement;
• Canvass community alongside gun violence prevention teams citywide;
• Attend community stakeholder meetings, including community board, resident association, precinct council, and other related recurring meetings; and
• Participate in community events and collaborative meetings representing the program. 

Data, Documentation & Compliance:

• Complete all required documentation and enter accurate, timely data into designated databases;
• Assist with data tracking and reporting in accordance with program and funder requirements; and 
• Support grant-related documentation and reporting as assigned.

Professional Development & Organizational Participation:

• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities;
• Participating in Justice Center community events and initiatives; and
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• LMSW and at least one year or more pre or post Master’s relevant full time experience is required. Candidates with an MSW who are not yet licensed must obtain their LMSW within one year of employment;
• Sifi certified preferred;
• Bilingual Spanish preferred;
• Experience working at community justice sites or similar environments preferred;
• Experience providing group and individual counseling preferred;
• Knowledge or experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community;
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, youth development, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive practice;
• Experience working in community-based settings;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
• Familiarity with data management systems and documentation standards for social services;
• Data tracking, reporting, and compliance;
• Must be detailed oriented;
• Partnership building and external stakeholder engagement; and
• Strategic thinking and reflective practice.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.

Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Since 2011, the Brownsville Community Justice Center (BCJC), an operating project of the Center, has worked to address systemic inequality, enhance public safety, and create opportunities for residents to lead in building a safer, more equitable community.

The Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling, action planning and interventions, youth advocacy and mitigation, crisis intervention, family support, and facilitate community healing events and practices. Our projects include community-based violence prevention interventions, youth programming, neighborhood investment, economic mobility and community healing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Individual Support & Advocacy:

• Support outreach and recruit eligible participants into the program;
• Provide weekly individual counseling and support to a group of 15-20 young people who have been most impacted by community violence and the criminal legal system;
• Provide holistic advocacy and resource coordination;
• Provide crisis intervention support;
• Conduct home visits and community visits with participants;
• Provide mitigation support including working with lawyers and defense teams to create packets;
• Provide court advocacy and support;
• Provide family-based support including crisis intervention, short-term family counseling, and resource coordination; and
• Work collaboratively with mentors and outreach workers to provide holistic support to participants.

Group Programming:

• Plan group curricula and facilitate therapeutic group sessions for participants;
• Create innovative therapeutic group programming to support community care and wellness;
• Facilitate a range of workshops and programming to support young people;
• Support community wellness and healing through community-based events and activations;
• Form partnerships with community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies to strengthen systems of support for participants; and
• Plan and coordinate special events for participants and their families.

Community Engagement:

• Support community wellness and healing through community-based events and activations;
• Form partnerships with community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies to strengthen systems of support for participants;
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team;
• Participate in promotion of programmatic resources, community outreach, and community engagement;
• Canvass community alongside the BCJC team;
• Attend community stakeholder meetings, including community board, resident association, precinct council, and other related recurring meetings; and
• Participate in community events and collaborative meetings representing the program. 

Data, Documentation & Compliance:

• Complete all required documentation and enter accurate, timely data into designated databases;
• Assist with data tracking and reporting in accordance with program and funder requirements; and
• Support grant-related documentation and reporting as assigned. 

Professional Development & Organizational Participation:

• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities;
• Participate in Justice Center community events and initiatives; and
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• LMSW and at least one year or more pre or post Master’s relevant full time experience is required. Candidates with an MSW who are not yet licensed must obtain their LMSW within one year of employment;
• Sifi certified preferred;
• Bilingual Spanish preferred;
• Experience working at community justice sites or similar environments preferred;
• Experience providing group and individual counseling preferred;
• Knowledge or experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community;
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, youth development, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive practice;
• Experience working in community-based settings;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
• Familiarity with data management systems and documentation standards for social services;
• Data tracking, reporting, and compliance;
• Must be detailed oriented;
• Partnership building and external stakeholder engagement; and
• Strategic thinking and reflective practice.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, founded in 1967, has grown to become one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center networks in the nation. We are home to the largest dental residency program in the country, the largest school health program in New York, and with more than 100,000 patients, our network handles 600,000 doctor’s visits each year.

The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is a community-based program that provides high-quality primary and preventive outpatient care to adults and children regardless of their ability to pay or health insurance status.

In this role, the successful candidate Working in collaboration with the Pediatric care team, the bilingual English-Spanish Child Development Specialist provides support for families and children. The Child Development Specialist provides support to facilitate healthy development, self-regulation skills, and family resiliency. In addition, the Child Development Specialist will conduct child development assessments and provide child development guidance to parents and other primary care givers at well child visits with the goal of facilitating children's healthy growth and development.

The Child Development Specialist works primarily in Pediatrics and collaborates to deliver a new model of care that screens children and their families and connects them with specialized services early on.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Masters degree in counseling, or social work required.

Minimum 2 years’ of experience with parenting, child development, social work or human service work.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is required. Depending on the work site, either language combination can be required. English proficiency (speaking and writing) required. Spanish/Mandarin fluency required; written Spanish/Mandarin proficiency a big plus..

LMSW

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong preference given to licensed and currently registered to practice nursing, psychology, counseling, or social work in New York State.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated expertise in child development issues.

Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved populations in a community setting.

Must be empathic, supportive and patient.

Strong motivational interviewing skills.

Ability to work with people of many cultures.

Ability to take initiative and willingness to learn.

Ability to work well both in teams and independently.

Ability to collect and enter data for program management, evaluation and reporting purposes

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Founded in 1997, The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed a nationally recognized model of representation called holistic defense, which provides people with teams of lawyers, social workers, and advocates to defend them zealously in court as well as to address the underlying drivers and enmeshed penalties of legal system involvement. 

Since opening our doors, we have grown into an organization of more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20,000 New Yorkers each year in criminal, family, civil, and immigration proceedings who face incarceration, family separation, eviction, and deportation, among other devastating consequences. 

Today we are reimagining the role of public defense even further, using community organizing and engagement, legislative advocacy, and impact litigation to partner with the communities we represent to bring about long-lasting systemic change. 

We also share our model and lessons learned with current and future public defenders. We run two legal clinics at NYC law schools and train public defenders from one end of the country to the next on how to move to a holistic model of representation. 

Overview 

The Bronx Defenders (BxD) – an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronx – seeks a social worker with a commitment to public defense and immigrants’ rights to work with our New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP) detained removal defense program.  

Founded in 1997, The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed a nationally recognized model of representation called holistic defense, which provides people with teams of lawyers, social workers, and advocates to defend them zealously in court as well as to address the underlying drivers and enmeshed penalties of legal system involvement. 

Since opening our doors, we have grown into an organization of more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20,000 New Yorkers each year in criminal, family, civil, and immigration proceedings who face incarceration, family separation, eviction, and deportation, among other devastating consequences. 

Today we are reimagining the role of public defense even further, using community organizing and engagement, legislative advocacy, and impact litigation to partner with the communities we represent to bring about long-lasting systemic change. 

We also share our model and lessons learned with current and future public defenders. We run two legal clinics at NYC law schools and train public defenders from one end of the country to the next on how to move to a holistic model of representation. 

Immigration practice 

Nearly a third of the residents of the Bronx were born outside the United States, and many face the unprecedented threat of detention and deportation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Our attorneys help people facing criminal, family, and civil proceedings make informed and strategic decisions to protect their rights. We are also one of the three public defender organizations leading the nation’s first-ever universal representation program for detained immigrants facing deportation. 

Social work 

Effectively fighting for people facing legal charges requires knowing and understanding their goals and needs beyond those related to a single case or legal matter. Our Social Work Practice provides an understanding of people’s lives and the challenges that are connected to their involvement in the various legal systems. The expertise of our Masters-level social workers and non-legal advocates helps people secure positive case outcomes and address the issues that drove them into the legal system in the first place 

Strategizing with lawyers and other advocates, social workers at The Bronx Defenders assist people with issues that precipitate and are exacerbated by contact with legal systems. Social workers are responsible for assisting with advocacy on behalf of the people we represent, including preparing written advocacy work, coordinating with treatment programs and social service providers, and supporting the people we represent as they navigate their cases.   

• Work collaboratively with clients, lawyers and other advocates on multidisciplinary holistic defense teams to achieve clients’ stated legal goals 
• Interview and assess clients to identify strengths, resources and needs 
• Conduct supportive counseling, crisis intervention and case management services for Immigration Practice clients throughout the pendency of their legal cases 
• Create and compile written psycho-social assessments, release plans and/or collections of social science research for submission to the immigration courts or USCIS 
• Assist with review of behavioral health and other records, and liaise with external behavioral health experts to conduct evaluations of Immigration Practice clients  
• Visit clients in detention in ICE facilities in New Jersey and New York State and attend court hearings in both the detained and non-detained immigration courts in lower Manhattan 
• Advocate for Immigration Practice clients across immigration, criminal and family court settings  
• Provide re-entry services to clients upon release from detention to their communities in the US and/or upon return to their countries of origin when possible  
• Maintain records of client work in Bronx Defenders’ organizational case management system  
• Cultivate relationships with community programs and social service providers 

To be eligible, applicants must have: 

• M.S.W. from an accredited School of Social Work; candidates with LMSW or LCSW licensure are encouraged to apply  
• Fluency or high-level proficiency in Spanish, validated objectively 

Applicants must demonstrate: 

• Experience working in and with racially and ethnically marginalized communities targeted by carceral systems 
• Interest in and ability to work with immigrant communities that have experienced significant trauma and systemic injustice 
• Commitment to defending non-citizens from deportation  
• Commitment to fierce advocacy and willingness to strategically challenge authority in defense of people ensnared in the immigration legal system 
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with lawyers, non-lawyers and external service providers  
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people from various backgrounds, identities and experiences  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills 
• Ability to multitask, maintain order and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment  
• Ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced setting, finding innovative solutions to unique obstacles 
• Ability to receive feedback constructively, reflect, and shift behavior accordingly 
• Meticulous attention to detail  
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality around sensitive issues 
• Knowledge of substance use, domestic violence, mental health systems 
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and offering supportive counseling preferred  

This position is exempt. By law, nonexempt employees are compensated hourly based on their annual rate and therefore are entitled to overtime, whereas exempt employees are not. This position is part of the collective bargaining unit in the union represented by UAW Local 2325 - Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (AFL-CIO). 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  For candidates with 1-10 years of directly relevant experience, the salary range for this position would be approximately $87,177 to $119,577. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy; and a professional development fund.  

Trinity is a growing and inclusive Episcopal community in Lower Manhattan that seeks to grow faith, serve our neighbors, and find community through a wide range of ministries and programs. Join a team of over 200 employees in New York City working to make a difference in people’s lives and transform communities. 

Trinity celebrates diversity, and our employees come from a variety of cultural, religious, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. 

Position Summary:

Trinity Church is a vibrant, welcoming faith community in downtown Manhattan, with a congregation of 2,400 people. We have a mission to serve and care for our parishioners, neighbors, and the visitors to our Compassion Meals and Market. We support the community at large through over 500 events, programs and services. 

The Community Care Lead (CCL) has three primary areas of focus: 1) support for clergy, lay and outreach staff in their service provision, with case consultation, de-escalation, and resource generation; 2) directly engage and respond to complex cases that may enter Trinity through the congregation and Compassion Ministries; and 3) program management for resource and referral services. 

The salary for this role ranges from: $100,000 to $125,000. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct service provision and consultation (40%)

• Provide consultation, training, and support to clergy and ministry leaders in their work with vulnerable individuals. Duties may include assistance with de-escalation and referral to care for time-sensitive situations.
• Directly respond to individual Trinity parishioner and neighborhood care requests, for a limited number of on-going, high need cases, making effective referral to other caseworkers.
• Visit parishioners who are in institutional facilities (hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing homes) to advocate for care.
• Liase with Neighborhood Support and ministry staff for in-person presence at open office hours in Trinity Commons, Compassion Market and Meals, and at Sunday coffee hours. 

Program management (40%)

• Assess and design standard processes across Parish Life and Neighborhood Support for intake, needs identification, and care team assembly/referral.
• Design tracking and reporting processes, utilizing Trinity’s Touchpoint database (“My Trinity”), for scaleable practices and effective follow-up.
• Establish clear boundaries of care; including, but not limited to referral, direct care, and development of policies and procedures for declining services when appropriate.
• Collate and codify existing Trinity resources for vulnerable populations.
• Leverage existing partnerships and cultivate new relationships with external organizations to expand Trinity’s capacity to respond to community needs. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (20%)

• Attend Neighborhood Support and Parish Life Ministry offsite events as needed.
• Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform all duties in a manner that promotes Trinity’s mission and Ways of Being.
• Assume other related responsibilities and special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Activities:

• Case management experience including engagement, intake, assessment, referral, and evaluation. 
• Track record of advocacy for high need populations (i.e., policy and resource development)
• An established network of resources and connections in the social services community
• Program management experience including designing systems and data collection.
• Community oriented and collaborative 
• Outstanding listening and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate perseverance and resourcefulness to deliver outcomes
• Experience working in communities of color and senior populations
• Experience helping people navigate budgetary crisis, eviction, and debt
• Ability to manage and prioritize job responsibilities and navigate systems within a complex organization
• Outstanding judgement and discretion in handling sensitive matters
• Motivational interviewing experience

Required and Preferred Education, Experience, and Credentials:

• Master’s degree in Social work, Sociology, Psychology, or other related fields or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience. 
• Bi-lingual or conversational Spanish
• Minimum of five years experience in single stop, governmental, or other non-profit community social service setting
• Knowledge of religious community life and spiritual care
• Working familiarity with internal family and church systems theory 

Employee Benefits

Trinity provides competitive compensation and eligible team members receive a rich collection of benefits. Some of our benefits include:

Health

• Group Medical and Prescription Drug coverage with 100% of the monthly premiums paid by Trinity
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Financial Wellness

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company contribution and an additional match after 3 months of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent)
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• Variety of Lunch and Learn Educational sessions

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Vacation, Personal/Way of Life, and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Summer Flex Days Off
• Paid Volunteer Days

Employee Extras and Incentives

• Free Healthy Lunch (Several times a week)
• Onsite Yoga Classes
• Health Club and Wellness Reimbursement Program (Up to $1,000 annually)
• Healthy Snacks
• Discount Gym Memberships
• Discount Movie Tickets
• Museums Pass Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Social, Cultural, and Mission Events

Learning and Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Programs

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City. 

STEPS Criminalized Survivors Program - Rising Ground’s anti-intimate partner violence program - offers a variety of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive programming focused on the prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV); advocacy and healing for survivors and children impacted by abusive partner behavior; and training intended to increase awareness of the epidemic of gender-based violence. Since the program's founding in 1986, STEPS has been deliberately dedicated to engaging in work that is innovative and deeply survivor-centered and works to promote the idea that support for survivors of IPV that is not aligned with anti-oppressive, anti-racist, feminist/womanist principles tends to unintentionally mimic systems of oppression, and is ultimately, re-traumatizing and ineffective. 

For over 30 years, the STEPS Criminalized Survivors Program has offered comprehensive clinical and legal support services to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) or other forms of gender- based violence (GBV) who have been criminalized for their efforts to survive or resist abusive partner behavior. We support survivors facing felony and/or misdemeanor charges in any borough. In addition, STEPS CSP has a designated Advocate/Counselor serving criminalized survivors on- site at the Manhattan and Brooklyn Family Justice Centers, and a Training team that helps lead the City's whole-City response to criminalized survivors. 

The Clinical Advocate will provide direct counseling and emotional support, rigorous advocacy, and case management to criminalized survivors facing felony and/or misdemeanor charges in any borough, and will provide aftercare as needed. The Clinical Advocate will collaborate with defense attorneys and other providers and stakeholders in support of criminalized survivors and will engage in evidence-based assessment and service planning in partnership with survivors. 

Duties:

Provide survivor-centered counseling and emotional support to criminalized survivors of gender- based violence (GBV) using evidence-based interventions adopted by the program 

Design and facilitate support groups for criminalized survivors of GBV 

Engage in intensive legal advocacy in collaboration with defense teams and prepare written reports 

When possible, accompany criminalized survivors to their court appearances and actively engage with their defense team and other providers 

Actively and collaboratively participate in weekly supervision and team meetings, as well as other meetings and trainings 

Record all case notes in a timely manner using STEPS’ electronic case management system and carefully maintain case files 

Other tasks as assigned by STEPS CSP leadership 

LMSW, LMHC or other relevant graduate degree required 

Bilingual in English and Spanish, required 

Strong and dynamic counseling and advocacy skills 

Nuanced understanding of the dynamics of gender-based violence and systems of oppression 

Meaningful commitment to practicing from an anti-oppressive, healing-centered stance 

High level of self-awareness and ability to give and receive feedback well 

Impeccable attention to detail, systems, and processes 

Ability to work with flexibility, independence, accountability, passion, and humor 

Aetna Health Care coverage

Sick, personal and vacation PTO,

HSA/FSA

Covered staff transportation via OMNY cards

Transit check benefits

The Fedcap Group provides comprehensive support for a broad cross-section of individuals facing barriers---including at-risk children, working families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people affected by substance misuse, justice-involved individuals and older workers.

Through a network of nonprofit affiliates and a footprint across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, The Fedcap Group serves more than 332,000 people each year. Across our four integrated practice areas – education, workforce development, health, and economic development – we deliver research-based solutions that open doors to economic mobility and well-being for barriered communities.

What You’ll Do

As Re-Entry Social Worker with The Women's Project (TWP), you will manage all aspects of the intake process, conduct risk/needs assessments, draft individualized service plans, provide court support/advocacy, and manage a caseload including participants with serious mental health and/or chronic substance use challenges, for cases assigned.

Who We Are

Wildcat Service Corporation was founded in July 1972 by visionary social entrepreneur, Herb Sturz. It was the first organization in the United States to design and implement a transitional work program for unemployed persons with criminal convictions. Each year, Wildcat continues to assist thousands of individuals overcome economic and wellness barriers by providing employment opportunities, education, health and social supports.

Website: https://www.twp-nyc.org

Wildcat joined The Fedcap Group in 2011. 

The Women’s Project Summary

The Women's Project (TWP) is a Wildcat community-based program aimed at securing the release of women and gender-nonconforming people held in New York City's jails and preventing the incarceration of women in New York State prisons. TWP staff provide comprehensive care coordination, court support, wellness groups, employment and education assistance, and connections to treatment and housing. TWP is funded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide alternative to detention (ATD) and alternative to incarceration (ATI) services in New York City for 55 women a year. 

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.

Your responsibilities will include:



Intake

• Manage all aspects of intake, including participant interviews and administration of needs/risk assessments tools.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with defense counsel, external social workers, and service providers to design interventions and identify referrals for women enrolled in TWP.

Service Plans

• Produce high-quality, trauma-informed individualized service plans for bail applications.

Care Coordination

• Deliver gender-responsive care coordination for a caseload of women, including the provision of referrals and support in the areas of housing, health care, mental health care, substance use treatment, government benefits, family reunification, basic needs, and more.
• Monitor participant progress and outcomes

Court Support

• Provide court support, including oral and written advocacy to judges and District Attorneys. 

Crisis Intervention

• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for participants as needed.

Documentation

• Fulfill TWP’s and funders’ documentation requirements, which include assessments, individualized service plans, progress notes, termination and transition plan summaries and/or other relevant reports and metrics.

Intern Management

• Oversee the work of 1-2 MSW interns.

Networking

• Develop relationships, resources, and referral partners throughout NYC social service community of benefit to TWP participants.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:



• Master Of Social Work degree
• LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or pending LMSW licensure; i.e., awaiting results of examination or reciprocity application.
• 2-4 years of experience providing services to those impacted by the criminal legal system, survivors of trauma and/or people with significant behavioral health needs.
• SIFI (or willingness to obtain certification shortly after assuming position).
• Working knowledge of NYC’s criminal legal system.
• Experience with behavioral health care planning.
• Experience using motivational interview techniques. 
• Experience working with attorneys and courts (particularly in NYC) preferred.
• Knowledge of and commitment to:
• Alternatives to incarceration
• Gender-responsive and culturally competent services
• Trauma-informed care.
• Person-centered and non-judgmental language when communicating about people with criminal legal involvement, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges.
• Affirming spaces for LGBTQI+ participants
• Anti-racist principles.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop trust and rapport across diverse populations.
• Excellent judgment and composure when confronted with people in crisis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
• Retirement plan 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life/Accident insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 120 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency

·        Our Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, immigration, benefits/finance, and health.

·        Our Education and Career Services programs support community members as they develop the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures 

The Eviction Defense Social Worker is a position in NMIC’s Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy (LOA) Department responsible for providing client-centered and compassionate crisis counseling and case management to clients of NMIC’s Right-to-Counsel (RTC) legal unit. The social worker will provide crisis intervention, trauma-informed case management, resource coordination, and short-term stabilization planning to help clients maintain housing, address social service needs, and manage the personal impact of eviction and the eviction process. This role works collaboratively with attorneys and legal advocates to support tenants facing housing instability and eviction in New York City Housing Court. 

Client Support and Crisis Intervention

•  Provide trauma-informed crisis counseling to individuals and families facing eviction and housing instability.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify client strengths, risks, and immediate needs.
•  Develop individualized service plans focused on preservation of housing and related goals.
• Offer emotional support and safety planning for eviction defense clients experiencing additional stressors such as domestic violence, substance use concerns, or mental health crises.

Case Management and Resource Coordination

• Connect clients to NYC-based resources, including rental assistance programs, public benefits, and community-based services.
•  Assist clients facing proceedings involving alleged clutter or other alleged behavioral issues.
• Coordinate referrals for mental health services, harm-reduction supports and other appropriate supports and interventions.
•  Assist in the maintenance of the attorney-client relationship based on the responsibilities outlined in the unit’s retainer agreement.

Legal Team Collaboration

• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals as part of an interdisciplinary eviction defense team.
• Participate in case conferences and strategy meetings.
• Provide assessments and written summaries to inform court advocacy.
• Assist staff in preparing clients for court appearances and help reduce barriers to participation in the legal process.
• Provide trainings with NMIC staff and outside providers; prepare and conduct trainings for eviction defense staff.

Reporting and Administrative Tasks

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records.
• Track service delivery and outcomes and assist with reporting to funders.
• Ensure compliance with professional ethics and organizational policies.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and coalitions as necessary.
• Recruit and manage social work interns and volunteers to expand support to NMIC eviction defense clients.

Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

• LMSW (or MSW actively pursuing licensure).
• At least two years of experience providing trauma-informed crisis counseling and/or case management to vulnerable populations required.
• SIFI certification or intent to obtain such certification when eligible, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NYC-based services, housing systems, and public benefits programs preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing housing instability, mental health challenges, and/or behavioral concerns preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary legal services environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial equity, tenant’s rights, and/or housing justice.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Other languages a plus. 

SALARY/BENEFITS: NMIC offers a competitive salary based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive and generous benefits package: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance are included; paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 12 agency holidays; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits.

SALARY: $67,500 – $75,705, dependent upon experience

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. A combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise. 

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our participant population mirrors the incarcerated population in being approximately 85% male and over 90% people of color. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Title:                      Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Unit:                                      Treatment Services

Reports to:               Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services

Status:                                 Full-Time; Regular; Exempt

Salary Range:             $75,000 - $80,0000 annually

Location:                Long Island City, Queens

Days/Hours:              Monday – Friday, generally 9:00am to 5:00pm, with 1 day 12:00pm to

8:00pm- 4 days on site and 1 day remote.

Organization Overview:

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year.. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Position Summary:

The Social Worker is a member of the Behavioral Health Services, which includes an OASAS licensed 822 Outpatient Treatment Services Program and The Better Living Center, an Article 31 Office of Mental Health Outpatient Mental Health Outpatient and Treatment Rehabilitation Services (MHOTRS) program (formerly OMH Outpatient Mental Health Clinic). The LCSW is to provide supervisory support within the Treatment Services Program while reviewing and approving admissions documentation, providing clinical supervision and carrying a moderate caseload. The LCSW is responsible for providing therapy to clients on their caseload with histories of criminal justice involvement at the satellite locations or the Long Island City location and may involve some delivery of telehealth services.  

Core Competencies:

Mission and Fit: Embodies Fortune’s mission and values and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re-entry process) and embrace Fortune’s core value that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.

Clinical Expertise

This person shall demonstrate understanding of all mental health and substance use disorder diagnostic categories, co-occurring diagnoses, general criteria and theoretical frames for treatment. The individual will have practical experience treating individuals with behavioral health disorders and SUD through individual and group therapy, ideally with evidence-based practices. Deep awareness of principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are required. Clinical expertise also includes knowledge and incorporation of CBT, SFT, and various other theoretical frameworks. 

Clinical Engagement & Productivity

This person shall demonstrate an ability to engage clients in treatment and build a meaningful therapeutic relationship. This includes reluctant clients with the aim of establishing regular attendance to appointments. The person will develop a stable caseload and produce billable activities equal or in excess to the productivity standards established for clinicians.

Time Management & Documentation

This position requires solid time management skills as the person must juggle making and keeping client schedules that can change on short notice, completing paperwork accurately and staying current with various ancillary tasks. The person will have good computer skills, familiarity with using an electronic health record system in order to facilitate completing all documentation correctly and in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client assessments and intakes in line with either OASAS or OMH regulations;
• Conduct psychosocial interviews;
• Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients;
• Provide ongoing individual counseling and weekly group counseling;
• Write and update individual client-based, goal-orientated treatment plans that follow agency guidelines and timeframes;
• Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction.
• Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor;
• Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s);
• Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services;
• Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings;
• Provide clinical supervision to LMSW and CASAC team members, as needed;
• Review and co-sign service documentation from LMSW, CASAC, or unlicensed team members, as needed;
• May be tasked with assisting in the start-up and implementation of new programs (i.e. court-based services);
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• LCSW required;
• CASAC credential is a plus;
• Minimum of three years overall clinical experience required, 1-2 years post LCSW licensure;
• Supervisory experience is a plus;
• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired;
• Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home-office location required;
• Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills;
• Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills;
• Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records;
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus.

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements: Position is based primarily in Fortune Society’s Bronx and Harlem locations; work may require travel to the main service center in Long Island City, or to other Fortune locations, or occasional 3rd party facilities. 

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

Excellent benefits package!

ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services. 

For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit: www.entertainmentcommunity.org.

The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.

Social Worker, Entertainment Assistance Program

Regular Full-Time

Professional

New York, NY, US

ApplySalary Range:

$69,000.00 To $78,422.00 Annually

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Social Worker for our Entertainment Assistance Program. The clients of the Entertainment Community Fund are a diverse, dynamic and engaging group of working professionals which include musicians, actors, stage managers, set designers, hair and make-up stylists, costume designers, ushers, and radio hosts, to name a few. The agency is seeking a clinically oriented Social Worker to join our Entertainment Assistance Program (EAP)Team providing client-centered clinical case management, supportive counseling, and financial assistance to adult professionals in performing arts and entertainment.

TO APPLY

Apply online at www.entertainmentcommunity.org/careers. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The EAP social worker will engage with a wide variety of individuals and their families in a clinical process that facilitates development of assessments and treatment plans. This includes clinical case management, evaluating and advocating for financial assistance, as well as serving as a liaison to additional resources. The social worker will help the client access public and community resources and facilitate connections to health insurance, medical providers, public benefits and community organizations. 

The Social worker will provide crisis intervention, mental health assessments and connection to community providers and resources. The social worker will have the opportunity to develop and facilitate groups and workshops that address the needs of the performing arts and entertainment community. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other programs of The Entertainment Community Fund as well as unions, industry management and community organizations to facilitate treatment plans and services. Additionally, they will identify and develop relationships with community and mental health resources and provide outreach to the community to promote services. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work and State Licensure.
• Strong assessment, intensive clinical case management, and advocacy skills. Crisis intervention skills and the ability to engage in a wide range of presentations.
• Organized and able to handle diverse tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Effective time management and the ability to create an organizational system is required. 
• Consistently convey a sense of empathy with clients and demonstrate solid clinical acumen. Value and have the willingness to use the individual and group clinical supervision process to reflect, observe and enhance clinical practice. 
• Worker will adhere to and be compliant with the licensing code of ethics.
• A commitment to cultural humility in social work practice. 
• Availability to assist in agency-wide outreach to the entertainment community to provide information about the Entertainment Community Fund.
• Available to conduct groups, seminars or trainings during the evenings as needed. 

PREFERRED QUALITIES

• Experience working within a crisis intervention as well as a brief treatment model. 
• Experience with the entertainment and performing arts community is helpful. 
• Experience creating and facilitating groups such as: support, psychoeducation, and affinity. 
• Bilingual: Spanish/English

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time salaried or hourly position based in the Entertainment Community Fund’s National Headquarters Office in Times Square, New York City. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location. 

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with licensure type and years of experience. The salary range for candidates who hold an MSW is between $69,000 - $73,422. The salary range for candidates who hold an LCSW is between $76,620 - $78,422. Internships, volunteer work, and gaps in employment will not be counted towards years of experience.

Mind-Builders Creative Arts is a nonprofit organization based in the Bronx dedicated to providing arts, education, and cultural programs that empower and enrich the local community. Since 1978, we have partnered with schools, families, and artists to offer high-quality programming that fosters creativity, learning, and personal growth. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we continue to expand our impact while maintaining a welcoming, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment. Join our team to help support and grow the arts in the Bronx!

Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director for Development & External Affairs, the Development Manager ensures smooth fundraising operations, maintains CRM systems (Salesforce & Bloomerang), manages departmental deadlines in Asana, and supports grant reporting and donor engagement.

How to Apply:

Email your resume and brief cover letter to hr@mind-builders.org with subject line: “Development Manager position”.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Operations & Workflow Management (40%)
• CRM system administration and data integrity
• Asana project management for grants, reports, and campaigns
• Gift processing and acknowledgment letters
• Monthly reconciliation with Finance
• Institutional Giving & Grant Compliance (35%)
• Draft grant proposals and reports
• Maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities
• Collaborate with Program Directors for metrics and impact data
• Data Strategy & Analysis (15%)
• Track donor trends and recommend retention/upgrades
• Analyze program and fundraising data for impact reporting
• External Affairs & Event Support (10%)
• Support digital campaigns and annual appeal
• Manage logistics for fundraising events and site visits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years in development operations, grant management, or nonprofit fundraising
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Bloomerang
• Experience in arts or community-based organizations is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer contribution after 1 year
• Paid time off: 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, 10–15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 6 sick days

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly eleven thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood.

The goal of The Door’s Career and Education Services Department is to support young people in completing secondary education and successfully transitioning into post-secondary education and employment. Programs within the Career and Education Services Department (CareerED) are designed to help young people, who are in school, out-of-school and out-of work, to assess, set, and obtain their educational and career goals. CareerED services specifically allow a young person to craft a personalized life plan defining the steps he/she will take to achieve those goals while developing the necessary skills for future life success and independence.

The Advance and Earn Licensed Master Social Work is responsible for providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention supports, linkages to psychiatric supports, and other clinical services to Advance and Earn participants in our Bronx Youth Center and our NYC, Soho headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for Advance and Earn participants who need counseling services
• Provide short-term and long-term individual and group counseling to Advance and Earn participants using evidence-based modalities
• Formulate appropriate treatment plans and psychosocial evaluations for each participant seen, and document each contact
• Provide case coordination and crisis intervention to Advance and Earn participants who may be victims of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or experiencing other trauma
• Coordinate with other providers including juvenile justice, Administration for Children’s Services, foster care agencies, etc.
• Develop and facilitate innovative support groups related to topics such as Anger Management, Stress Management, Substance Abuse Prevention, Healthy Relationships, and Parenting using evidence-based group curricula
• Coordinate mental health assessments and track outcomes of treatments using qualitative methods
• Facilitate mental health focused workshops and training for Advance and Earn participants and staff
• Collect and maintain all participant documentation, case management records, progress notes, and outcomes data as related to Advance and Earn program goals and contractual obligations.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the Advance and Earn instructional team, training staff, placement staff, and college advisors to ensure participants’ education and career needs, interests, and goals are being met; participate in case conferencing.
• Participate in relevant departmental, agency, and external agency meetings, trainings, case conferences, workshops, and events.
• Handle any appropriate additional responsibilities and functions as assigned by Supervisor and/or Director.

Qualifications:

• LMSW or LCSW required
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in adolescent development, mental health counseling and/or substance abuse treatment settings
• Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people
• Prior experience in a social service setting working with a multi-cultural young adult population
• Prior experience in working with a vulnerable youth population (foster care, court involved, runaway and homeless or teen parent, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing innovative adolescent treatment modalities and group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Ability to closely collaborate with colleagues and function as part of a team to promote successful outcomes for youth
• Ability to model work readiness skills and appropriate workplace behavior at all times
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and multitask while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong computer skills required
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin helpful but not required

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend hours as needed

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Continuing education

Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s vision is to foster a world where those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society. We do this through a holistic, one-stop model of service provision. 

Our continuum of care is informed and implemented by professionals with cultural backgrounds and life experiences similar to those of our participants. We serve thousands of individuals annually via our expanding New York locations: our service centers in Long Island City, Queens and Morrisania, the Bronx, as well as several housing residences throughout the city. Our program models are recognized both nationally and internationally for their quality and innovation.

This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Corrections (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services aimed at preventing substance misuse among persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island and facilitating connections to treatment services and other community supports post-release.   

Reporting to the Senior Director of Behavioral Health, the On-Site Clinical Supervisor (LCSW) will be responsible for the administrative oversight and clinical supervision of up to four part-time LMSW Assessors who will be conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals within the Rikers general population to confirm they meet the criteria for the 2010e Mental Health Report. The individual in this position will also work closely with the Substance Misuse Program Manager and CASAC Supervisors (2) to ensure assessments are complete prior to key court dates, with the ability to present recommendations in court when needed. The LCSW will also inform collaboration with DOC and CHS staff members, as well as other Fortune staff regarding service provision or internal service referrals.  

• Supervise/mentor/support a team of four part-time LMSW Assessors, ensuring accurate documentation of assessments to meet criteria for 2010e Mental Health Report. 
• Train/supervise LMSWs on how to interview participants utilizing Evidence-Based screening tools to complete initial assessment and comprehensive psychosocial evaluation; 
• Review the LMSWs’ service plans, which will include wrap-around, person-centered services identified; Provide documentation with recommendations for ATI consideration and/or for specialized housing placement when appropriate; 
• Case conference with Fortune’s on-island team, CHS and DOC, on high-risk individuals; 
• Create, prepare, and submit tracking sheets for monitoring of completed, scheduled, and upcoming assessments; 
• Collaborate with Program Manager and in-court peer support specialists to support scheduled court appearances; 
• Collaborate on the development and/or revision of group services and associated workflows; 
• Collaborate with Fortune on-island staff and offer recommendations for post-release service plans; 
• Assist with internal and external referrals for substance use, mental health, and care management programs; 
• Engage in case conferences with internal and external providers; 
• Provide brief interventions and short-term support;  
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed; 
• Maintain detailed case records, with all case notes completed within the regulatory timeframe; 
• Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor; 
• Participate in training opportunities, on-site staff meetings, and other agency events; 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• LCSW required;  
• Ability to secure NYC DOC volunteer services clearance
• Minimum of two years overall clinical supervision required; 
• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma, or incarceration desired; 
• Familiar with barriers that previously incarcerated individuals face in reentry and how to navigate them; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications, especially Word, Outlook and Excel; 
• Strong verbal, writing, listening and negotiating skills; 
• Ability to take initiative, be dependable, resourceful and able to pay keen attention to detail; 
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities at the same time in a time-sensitive manner. 

Personal, sick, and vacation days

Health, vision, and dental insurance

403(B) account

Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter FSA accounts

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

After 1 year of employment, eligible for $1500/year in tuition reimbursement - can be used toward CEUs or clinical trainings with supervisor approval

Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s vision is to foster a world where those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society. We do this through a holistic, one-stop model of service provision. 

Our continuum of care is informed and implemented by professionals with cultural backgrounds and life experiences similar to those of our participants. We serve thousands of individuals annually via our expanding New York locations: our service centers in Long Island City, Queens and Morrisania, the Bronx, as well as several housing residences throughout the city. Our program models are recognized both nationally and internationally for their quality and innovation.

The Clinical Supervisor is a member of the Behavioral Health Unit, working directly with the Better Living Center, an Article 31 Office of Mental Health Outpatient Mental Health Outpatient and Treatment Rehabilitation Services program (formerly OMH Outpatient Mental Health Clinic) and Treatment Services (TS, OASAS licensed 822 Outpatient Program). The Clinical Supervisor is a leader on the clinical team and provides clinical supervision and crisis support as needed to the Social Workers. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement and providing supervision of LMSW/LMHC staff within the Better Living Center as well as ad hoc support and supervision to TS team members. The position may involve some delivery of telehealth services from a home location, will also involve on-site work at Fortune Society’s Long Island City location, and may involve on-site work at other Fortune Society satellite location(s).

• Conduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews;
• Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients;
• Provide ongoing individual counseling and weekly group counseling;
• Write and update individual client-based, goal-orientated treatment plans following agency guidelines and timeframes;
• Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction.
• Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor;
• Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s);
• Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services;
• Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings;
• Assist with, or provide coverage for MDT meetings;
• Onboard new clinical staff;
• Provide clinical supervision and ad hoc support to clinical team members;
• Provide back-up on-call coverage;
• May review and co-sign service documentation from LMSW or unlicensed team members, as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• LCSW required;
• CASAC credential is a plus;
• Minimum of three years overall clinical experience required;
• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired;
• Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home-office location required;
• Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills;
• Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills;
• Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records;
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus;
• SIFI certification is a plus;
• Supervisory experience is a plus;
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis). Applicants should not provide medical or genetic information in their applications; and
• We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

• Personal, Sick, and Vacation Days
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(B) account
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• FSA accounts available for healthcare, childcare, and commuting
• Tuition reimbursement ($1500/year) available after 1 year of employment - can be used toward CEUs or other clinical certification courses

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Since 1977, the Crime Victims Treatment Center has been helping survivors of interpersonal violence heal. Our support comes in the forms of crisis intervention, individual and group trauma-focused therapy, legal advocacy, complementary therapy, psychiatric consultation, prevention training and community education

Position Summary:

The clinician in this position provides trauma-focused individual therapy in both English and Spanish to adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, gun violence and other forms of interpersonal violence, while also facilitating psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups. The role includes conducting intakes and psychosocial assessments, presenting cases in multidisciplinary staff meetings, maintaining accurate clinical records and offering crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals across mental health, medical, legal and community systems. Additional responsibilities include delivering professional trainings on trauma-informed care, contributing to prevention, intervention and outreach initiatives for survivors of interpersonal violence, and supervising social work and/or mental health counseling interns as assigned. The clinician demonstrates a strong commitment to the philosophy, standards, and mission of the Crime Victims Treatment Center, Inc., with a particular focus on supporting Spanish-speaking survivors of violence.

A. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual trauma-focused therapy to adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, gun violence and other forms of interpersonal violence
• Facilitate psychoeducation and process-oriented therapy groups for survivors of interpersonal violence
• Conduct intake assessments for services, compose psychosocial evaluations and present new client cases at weekly clinical staff meetings
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive client service records and provide clients with referrals as appropriate 
• Provide culturally specific, trauma-informed care that is responsive to clients’                                 physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related needs, tailored to each client’s individual and cultural context, with particular sensitivity to Spanish-speaking and immigrant survivors of violence
• Provide crisis intervention and advocate for clients with mental health and community agencies, criminal justice and civil court systems, medical providers and other systems with which victims of crime may engage 
• Conduct presentations to external service providers on trauma-focused therapy and crisis counseling with survivors of interpersonal violence
• Assist in the development of intervention, prevention and outreach programs tailored for Spanish-speaking survivors of interpersonal violence, specifically childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic and intimate partnerviolence
• Supervise social work and/or mental health counseling interns as assigned, providing guidance and oversight

B. Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize time effectively, balancing clinical, administrative, and organizational priorities
• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and statistics in accordance with CVTC policies
• Uphold confidentiality standards and follow HIPAA and organizational policies
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities
• Meet productivity, attendance, and timeliness standards for the role
• Prepare materials for trainings, conferences, and staff development programs
• Perform other duties as needed to support program and organizational goals

C. Educational/Professional Development:

• Meet regulatory and licensure requirements 
• Identify learning strengths and needs and assume responsibility for own learning by identifying and communicating problems and learning needs to supervisor 
• Understand and adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics and/or American Mental Health Counselors Association Code of Ethics
• Observe principles of self-determination, confidentiality, and absence of prejudicial actions 
• Participate in the professional development of other staff members 
• Participate and assist in facilitation and teaching in annual training courses (e.g., volunteer advocate training, student intern seminars, Sexual Assault Forensic Evaluator training courses, etc.) 

D. Communication/Relationships:

• Demonstrate a professional, courteous and respectful comportment in interactions with clients and colleagues, families and significant others 
• Display courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of affiliated agencies and extended community 
• Anticipate, identify and alert supervisor of developing problems concerning clients and both internal and external systems 
• Utilize supervisory suggestions and constructive feedback in an objective and positive manner 
• Function in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies who/which might impact clients 
• Translate diagnostic and treatment concepts into clear, concise, and useful written records 

E. Skills/Experience Requirement:

• Demonstrate sound judgment in independent decision-making
• Knowledge of trauma psychodynamics and at least one trauma treatment model; strong understanding of victimization dynamics and experience engaging with systems serving crime victims
• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish; ability to perform all clinical duties in required second language
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in trauma focused psychotherapy which may be at the graduate internship level

F. Education Requirement:

• MSW from a Graduate School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Master’s degree from a license-qualifying Mental Health Counseling program, or equivalent 

G. License/Certification Requirement: 

• Social work licensure or limited permit upon hire, licensure within one year of employment, or equivalent 
• Completion of CVTC’s 40-hour NYS DOH Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Volunteer Advocate Training within the first year of employment

Position Summary:

The clinician in this position provides trauma-focused individual therapy in both English and Spanish to adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, gun violence and other forms of interpersonal violence, while also facilitating psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups. The role includes conducting intakes and psychosocial assessments, presenting cases in multidisciplinary staff meetings, maintaining accurate clinical records and offering crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals across mental health, medical, legal and community systems. Additional responsibilities include delivering professional trainings on trauma-informed care, contributing to prevention, intervention and outreach initiatives for survivors of interpersonal violence, and supervising social work and/or mental health counseling interns as assigned. The clinician demonstrates a strong commitment to the philosophy, standards, and mission of the Crime Victims Treatment Center, Inc., with a particular focus on supporting Spanish-speaking survivors of violence.

A. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual trauma-focused therapy to adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, gun violence and other forms of interpersonal violence
• Facilitate psychoeducation and process-oriented therapy groups for survivors of interpersonal violence
• Conduct intake assessments for services, compose psychosocial evaluations and present new client cases at weekly clinical staff meetings
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive client service records and provide clients with referrals as appropriate 
• Provide culturally specific, trauma-informed care that is responsive to clients’                                 physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related needs, tailored to each client’s individual and cultural context, with particular sensitivity to Spanish-speaking and immigrant survivors of violence
• Provide crisis intervention and advocate for clients with mental health and community agencies, criminal justice and civil court systems, medical providers and other systems with which victims of crime may engage 
• Conduct presentations to external service providers on trauma-focused therapy and crisis counseling with survivors of interpersonal violence
• Assist in the development of intervention, prevention and outreach programs tailored for Spanish-speaking survivors of interpersonal violence, specifically childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic and intimate partnerviolence
• Supervise social work and/or mental health counseling interns as assigned, providing guidance and oversight

B. Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize time effectively, balancing clinical, administrative, and organizational priorities
• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and statistics in accordance with CVTC policies
• Uphold confidentiality standards and follow HIPAA and organizational policies
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities
• Meet productivity, attendance, and timeliness standards for the role
• Prepare materials for trainings, conferences, and staff development programs
• Perform other duties as needed to support program and organizational goals

C. Educational/Professional Development:

• Meet regulatory and licensure requirements 
• Identify learning strengths and needs and assume responsibility for own learning by identifying and communicating problems and learning needs to supervisor 
• Understand and adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics and/or American Mental Health Counselors Association Code of Ethics
• Observe principles of self-determination, confidentiality, and absence of prejudicial actions 
• Participate in the professional development of other staff members 
• Participate and assist in facilitation and teaching in annual training courses (e.g., volunteer advocate training, student intern seminars, Sexual Assault Forensic Evaluator training courses, etc.) 

D. Communication/Relationships:

• Demonstrate a professional, courteous and respectful comportment in interactions with clients and colleagues, families and significant others 
• Display courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of affiliated agencies and extended community 
• Anticipate, identify and alert supervisor of developing problems concerning clients and both internal and external systems 
• Utilize supervisory suggestions and constructive feedback in an objective and positive manner 
• Function in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies who/which might impact clients 
• Translate diagnostic and treatment concepts into clear, concise, and useful written records 

E. Skills/Experience Requirement:

• Demonstrate sound judgment in independent decision-making
• Knowledge of trauma psychodynamics and at least one trauma treatment model; strong understanding of victimization dynamics and experience engaging with systems serving crime victims
• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish; ability to perform all clinical duties in required second language
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in trauma focused psychotherapy which may be at the graduate internship level

F. Education Requirement:

• MSW from a Graduate School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Master’s degree from a license-qualifying Mental Health Counseling program, or equivalent 

G. License/Certification Requirement: 

• Social work licensure or limited permit upon hire, licensure within one year of employment, or equivalent 
• Completion of CVTC’s 40-hour NYS DOH Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Volunteer Advocate Training within the first year of employment

• Social work licensure or limited permit upon hire, licensure within one year of employment, or equivalent 
• Completion of CVTC’s 40-hour NYS DOH Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Volunteer Advocate Training within the first year of employment

Shall be entitled to an array of benefits including: Medical; Dental; Vision; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account; Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; Short Term Disability Insurance; Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance; Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance; commuter benefits; free membership to One Medical, CitiBike, discounts and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan. The aforementioned plans will be administered through CVTC’s Professional Employer Organization, Justworks. We also have a beautiful office space filled with interesting, smart people.