The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit is seeking a licensed therapist, who is fluent in Spanish, to provide crime victims with trauma-informed counseling and support services. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; crisis and supportive services are provided, nonetheless.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide safety planning and/or crisis intervention and all modalities of intervention to victims of crime.
- Conduct assessments and provide ongoing therapy as needed.
- Collaborate with crime victim advocates, law enforcement, assistant district attorneys and community partners.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of victim needs and modify treatment plan and services as appropriate.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate trauma-informed therapeutic individual and group sessions
- Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings.
- Efficient and timely management of client case notes and related preparation and submission of statistical data are required.
- Organize and/or participate in community events and special projects. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to attend these events.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW required with 1 year’s post degree therapy experience required.
- Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma informed care.
- Fluent Spanish speaker preferred
- Experience and ability to provide confidential clinical therapeutic mental health services required
- Familiarity with general court services and criminal law enforcement processes preferred
- Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.