About Us:

The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) is a New York City based not-for-profit that prioritizes trauma informed care to support vulnerable women and their children navigating incarceration and homelessness, providing them stability, security, support and hope that opens the door to their limitless future. Our mission is to support systems involved women as they navigate their journey towards freedom, safety, and independence, and we strive to create a diverse team that delivers outstanding services.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of systems involvement, race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Faithful to our mission, all our employees share in these commitments as a guide to engage one another with dignity and respect.

Position Description:

The Social Worker will provide individual and group trauma responsive counseling to WPA program participants. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Social Worker will work with participants referred by the Alternative to Incarceration Program and the Community Linkage Unit. Our programs specialize in working with survivors of trauma – specifically survivors of intimate partner violence and sex trafficking. This is a hybrid position, with up to 2 days in office in Brooklyn, NY. The social worker may earn clinical hours for licensing through clinical

Responsibilities:

• Provide trauma responsive counseling to program participants, including group work.
• Work collaboratively with legal teams to provide clinical recommendations and clinical reports.
• Provide clinical consultation to WPA Programs on best practices regarding mental health needs and offer guidance on complex cases when obstacles arise.
• Document all activities with, and on behalf of enrolled clients in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health in WPA’s electronic database within 48 hours of service.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop service plans, and treatment referrals for participants.
• Participate in WPA all staff meetings.
• Provide support and team coverage for clinical services, as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, MHC, MFT, Forensic-Psychology, or related counseling field required.
• New York State LCSW, LMSW, LMFT or LMHC certification preferred.
• Strong assessment and engagement skills essential
• Experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and/or trauma.
• Familiarity with the criminal court system and experience working with court mandated clients preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical practice experience, particularly familiarity with use of validated instruments.
• Experience with office computer applications required.
• Bilingual Spanish/ English a plus but not required.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is $65,000 annually commensurate with education and experience. WPA offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, employer paid dental insurance, generous paid time off along with 11 paid holidays, including paid holiday week between Christmas & New Year’s Day, 403(b) and paid leave, as well as:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership Options
• Direct Deposit Money Paycard
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tax Deferred Commuting Benefits
• 529 College Savings Plan
• “Alcott HR Marketplace” Employee Discount Program
• “Aspiring Professionals” Scholarship Program

WPA strongly values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. WPA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, religious or political affiliation or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law. Individuals with criminal justice involvement are strongly encouraged to apply.

For background information about the Women’s Prison Association (WPA), see our website at www.wpaonline.org.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@wpaonline.org. You must include "Social Worker" in the subject line of your email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11207