Legal Services NYC · 2 months ago
Social Worker (LMSW)
Brooklyn Legal Services
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $116K/yrLegal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. They are seeking a full-time Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide holistic, trauma-informed support services to individuals impacted by intimate partner violence and gender-based violence, working as part of an interdisciplinary team to address legal and psychosocial needs.
Law EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with attorneys and other advocates in the Family Law and Comprehensive Rights Units (and other legal practice areas as needed) as part of a legal team to address the needs of individuals who have experienced crime
Provide information about Crime Victims' Assistance and aid clients in applying for benefits and compensation through the NYS Office of Victims Services
Assist and support crime victims in navigating family law (orders of protection, custody/visitation, matrimonial, etc.), discrimination, housing, and other civil law cases
Complete written advocacy on behalf of clients, including letters of support and supportive affidavits
Accompany clients to court appearances, and to complete tasks in the community as needed (i.e. going to HRA, etc.)
Conduct psychosocial assessments: to assist clients in accessing necessary services and supports, and for the purpose of determining litigation options and appropriate resources/referrals into the community
Conduct home visits, as needed/appropriate
Provide supportive counseling, safety planning, and crisis intervention for clients, as needed
Document review: utilize clinical skills in analyzing evaluations, medical and mental health records, etc. and share feedback, suggestions, recommendations with fellow legal team members
Provide referrals and linkages to culturally appropriate services to address client needs
Community education & outreach: Develop and provide community education presentations, workshops, outreach, and interdisciplinary related trainings
Qualification
Required
A Master of Social Work degree; LMSW required. If a candidate is not currently licensed, they must take the qualifying exam as soon as is feasible upon hire
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required
Preferred
Experience assisting immigrant communities, LGB/TGNC, low-income communities of color, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), and clients who are experiencing challenges related to poverty, disability, and/or other systemically marginalizing factors
Experience in providing client-centered advocacy on behalf of people who have experienced trauma
Fluency or proficiency in a language other than English that we commonly serve
Experience conducting psychoeducational groups and/or workshops
Benefits
Hybrid remote work policy
Excellent medical
Pre-tax flexible benefits
Retirement plans
Generous annual (23-28 days) and sick leave (18 days)
Clinical supervision and the ability to earn hours toward the LCSW credential provided
Company
Legal Services NYC
Legal Services NYC is a legal service company.
Founded in 1968
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Greg Klemm
Chief Financial Officer
Jack Lever
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-16
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