Executive Director of Counseling

The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for an Executive Director of Counseling in the Survivor Services Bureau (SSB). In this managerial position the Executive Director of Counseling will work in collaboration with the Chief and Deputy Chief and is responsible for taking the lead role in executing SSB Mission Statement, manage caseloads assignments, support Assistant District Attorney’s office wide, provide oversight and professional development to SSB team members, and contribute to the expansion of SSB services at all DANY locations.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Work collaboratively with the Chiefs, provide direction and supervision to SSB staff members, and ensure SSB mission statement is executed to victims of crime at all DANY locations.
- Prepare quality control review and statistics from staff for the review by the Chiefs.
- Support Assistant District Attorneys on case matters.
- Assist the Chiefs with ADA trainings and training to outside partners.
- Take a lead role as needed in delegating casework and strategic management on SSB’s role.
- Responsible for approving staff schedules, adequate coverages, and back-up coverage at all DANY locations.
- Provide oversight in staff trainings modules, workshops, and professional development projects.
- Manage performance reviews, timesheets and provide regular updates to SSB Chiefs.
- Support SSB Chiefs with special projects for the Office as assigned.
- Ongoing support and supervision to Supervisors, Assistant Supervisor, and staff.
- Collaborate with Chiefs in staff recruitment, training, supervision, and program development.
- Perform adhoc duties, and projects as assigned.


In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

- Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience.


Preferred Requirements/Skills:

- 7 years of experience in related field, with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking preferred.
- Familiarity with the criminal justice system preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to victim issues.
- Ability to handle high caseload and set priorities.
- Excellent engagement, and assessment skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to multi-task, and have a high concern for data accuracy.
- Ability to interact effectively with victims, witnesses, Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement officers, and criminal justice personnel.


How to Apply:

- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.


Hours/Shift:

- Shifts could vary between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- The selected candidate must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed.


Additional Information:

- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current position and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring Unit.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

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- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- LCSW required.
- SIFI certified required.

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.