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Salary range: $67,983.00 – $67,983.00

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Social Worker in the Victim Services Unit.
The Victim Services Unit (VSU) of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office assists crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system throughout the duration of the investigation and/or prosecution of the criminal case. The VSU team is collaborative, demonstrates good judgment, and is highly professional.
Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to crime victims and their families primarily victims of intimate partner violence.
• In collaboration with agency staff, assess the urgency of the victim’s needs and seek immediate assistance for those issues affecting the victim’s safety.
• Maintain contact with victims throughout the duration of the criminal case and make efforts to link victims with appropriate services in the community.
• Provide case management.
• Conduct outreach and training related to working with human trafficking victims
• Conduct on-scene/field interviews and needs assessments of victims after hours as necessary (Weekends and after 5:00 pm on Weekdays).
• Maintain cultural sensitivity, discretion, and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.
• Perform other related duties

Additional Information
Candidates must meet the additional requirements:

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Must have a Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Must have at least 2+ years of work experience in Social Work.

Preferred Skills

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines are necessary.
• Must have knowledge of counseling interventions with trauma victims; experience in the field of victim services.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills, time-management and multi-tasking skills; and the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team

environment.
Hours/Shift
Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Some evenings and weekends may by required
Employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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