SOCIAL WORKER

Day One seeks a Social Worker to support the provision of social services to young survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence (IPSV) aged 24 and under. Working under the supervision of Day One’s Associate Director of Social Services, the Social Worker will support Day One’s social services department in the provision of a wide range of social services, including but not limited to both individual and support group counseling as well as case management services. Case management tasks could include completing intake assessments, safety planning, advocacy, and referrals.

ABOUT DAY ONE

Since 2003, Day One has devoted its full resources to preventing intimate partner and sexual violence (IPSV) among young people. Day One partners with New York City youth to end IPSV through a combination of preventive and direct services. Our multi-disciplinary approach brings together a highly collaborative staff with expertise in legal and social services, prevention education, and youth leadership development. Serving New York City youth up to 24 years of age, our Direct Services Program provides direct legal representation, advice and information, individual and group counseling, and case management services to survivors.

Day One recognizes that anti-violence work is emotionally demanding and professionally complex. We strive to create an office culture that invests in the wellness of staff and leads to employee sustainability. Office policies are designed to promote healthful practices and establish a supportive and collaborative environment for and among staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to young survivors of dating violence
• Conduct intakes, safety planning, and advocacy, respond to helpline calls, texts, and email inquiries as needed
• Support social service team in planning, recruitment, curriculum development, and delivery for support group sessions for youth
• Provide information and complete applications for OVS victim compensation
• Document program and client activity, maintain complete digital and physical case files
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of legal and social services staff on high-risk, complicated, and/or multi-service cases
• Attend staff meetings and individual and group supervision
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Contribute to conversations related to program growth, strategy, and evaluation
• Help create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and learning environment, and commit to principles combating racism and gender inequality

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work degree with a minimum of two years of related work experience; LMSW required within six months of hire
• Experience providing direct services is required, preferably among youth and/or victims of IPSV
• Experience with group facilitation a plus; interest in youth, IPV, and/or family law encouraged
• A high sense of integrity, responsibility, and initiative
• Fluency in Spanish is required
• Enthusiasm for Day One’s mission and an ability to think outside the box
• Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work creatively in independent and collaborative settings

Salary and Benefits: The annual salary range for this position is $67,000 - $72,000 USD, depending on experience and language capacity. Day One offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts, and generous vacation all benefits for work will be prorated based on a 35-hour workweek. Supervision hours will be provided by an LCSW beginning approximately 6 months after hire.

Application Process:

Please send a resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and strengths pertaining to this position, including what specifically about this role excites you, and why, to rrodriguez@dayoneny.org with “RE: Social Worker Position at Day One” in the subject line.

Please note that only applicants considered for the position will be contacted by Day One.

Day One does not discriminate on the basis of 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 are genuinely committed to these principles of equity and inclusion, which are core to our organizational culture and our approach to service. To truly make a difference, we must ensure that our staff, partners, volunteers, and supporters reflect the communities in which we work.

Day One offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts, and generous vacation all benefits for work will be prorated based on a 35-hour workweek. Supervision hours will be provided by an LCSW beginning approximately 6 months after hire.

Fluency in Spanish is required