Director of Victim Services

**Only candidates who are permanent in the title of Administrative Manager or reachable on the Open-Competitive list may apply. Please include your Notice of Result card. You will not be considered for an interview if you do not meet the mentioned civil service criteria. **

. **Comparable Title are welcome to apply. **

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as the Director of Victims Services Unit.

The Victim Services Unit (VSU) of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office assists crime victims, witnesses, and their families in navigating the criminal justice system throughout the duration of the investigation and/or prosecution of the criminal case. The VSU team is collaborative, demonstrates good judgment, and is highly professional.

The primary duties of this position are as follows:

Provide task and clinical supervision to social workers, victim advocates, and interns within VSU on the provision of counseling services, safety planning, and administrative functions. Focus paid to models and theories of treatment, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and transference in the worker-client relationship. Assess the training needs of staff and make appropriate recommendations. Work collaboratively with all Bureaus throughout the office to support crime victims (e.g., assigning staff to cases, engaging ADAs on VSU and crime victims' rights, etc.).

Develop, apply for, implement, and manage state and federal grants (ex, OVS, DCJS, DOJ). Provided training and outreach to professional and community groups. Build and maintain working relationships with social services leaders, grant funders, and the public. Represent the KCDAO and VSU at stakeholder and coalition meetings. Act as primary consultant and representative for social work issues for the District Attorney.

Provide short-term counseling, court accompaniment, and direct services to victims in a variety of settings within the office.

Preferred Skills

Currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), “R” preferred
- Master’s degree in social work and at least 4 years of direct work experience in the field of
victim services
- SIFI certificate and previous supervisory experience
- Experience working with clients using a trauma-informed lens
- Bilingual ability and previous program coordination experience are a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of individuals

Additional Information

** This position requires being on-call evenings and weekends **

ADM MANAGER-NON-MGRL FRM M1/M2 - 1002C