Temporary Caseworker

Social Worker II

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. DOC seeks to recruit a Social Worker to join the CARE Unit as a Staff Social Worker. Under the direction of the Executive Director assigned to the CARE Unit, the Social Worker will support the wellbeing of Department staff by providing confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and referral services to uniformed and non-uniformed employees. The Social Worker will work exclusively with Department staff to address issues such as occupational stress, trauma, grief, and other personal or work-related concerns that may affect employee wellbeing and performance. Implementation of staff wellness and support programs and services

Assess needs of Department staff on caseload and provide therapeutic interventions to support their personal and professional wellbeing

Follow up with staff on assigned caseload to monitor progress and ensure continuity of care

Encourage staff to maintain positive coping strategies, attitudes, and overall wellbeing

Prepare reports and document interactions, complete progress notes, and use other tools as assigned

Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities

Assist with deescalating crises and provide short-term crisis intervention for staff in distress

Qualification Requirements A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. License Requirements You will be required to have a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment. If you fail to obtain your LMSW or LCSW license within one year of the date of appointment, your probationary period will be automatically extended for six months. Special Note Section 424-a of the New York Social service Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The agency has the discretion to assign a candidate who has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report to a position with no child-care responsibilities.

Experience providing counseling or clinical services to adults in an occupational, employee assistance, or institutional setting is preferred. - Knowledge of the criminal justice or public safety environment and experience providing employee assistance or occupational counseling services. - Ability to exercise independent judgment, prepare written reports and documents. - Excellent writing, communication, inter-personal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Department of Education's website at

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.