Social Worker
City of New York · New York City, New York, US
Job Description The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing a...
Job description
Job Description 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 a Social Worker in the Bureau of Youth Diversion. The Bureau of Youth Diversion (BYD) oversees Youth and Community in Partnership (YCP) and Project Re-Direct (PRD), alternative to incarceration programs, which serve court involved young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 facing mandatory minimum sentences. PRD and YCP elements include the following: individual counseling, group counseling and related activities. Additionally, social workers help with social skills training, conflict resolution, crisis management, fulfillment of court mandates, and referrals to community-based service providers and advocates. The Social Worker will be part of a team focused on youth diversion. The running caseload is expected to be between 15 and 20 clients. Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and j...