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About the Role

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks a Social Work Supervisor to join the Homicide Unit in Brooklyn. BDS is a public defense office dedicated to representing low-income New Yorkers and advocating for systemic change. The Homicide Unit is an interdisciplinary team, and this role will work collaboratively with attorneys, social workers, and other staff, reporting to the Social Work Director for Criminal Defense.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and support staff to ensure clients receive optimal representation and available resources.
Provide direct supervision and regular feedback to social workers and social work assistants within the Homicide Unit.
Assign cases and monitor caseloads for supervisees.
Review and edit all written advocacy materials before submission.
Monitor staff case files and documentation on case management systems for accuracy and compliance.
Ensure adequate client interaction and support, including in-person visits to Rikers Island.
Provide crisis intervention and respond to emergencies.
Maintain a reduced personal caseload as necessary.
Collaborate with the Managing Director to foster team cohesion.
Partner with other BDS social work supervisors to develop agency-wide strategies and conduct trainings.
Attend relevant staff, team, and agency meetings.
Apply BDS policies and procedures, including personnel and office policies, and serve as an ADP supervisor.
Promote a supportive, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Perform other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Five years of experience working with clients in the criminal legal system.
Experience working with incarcerated individuals.
Prior social work supervisory experience.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Knowledge of DSM-5 psychological, behavioral, and neurological disorders, as well as intergenerational and complex trauma.
Willingness to actively participate in case discussions and strategy with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong crisis intervention, safety planning, and client advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
SIFI Certified or willingness to obtain certification.

Skills

Supervision
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Client Advocacy
Writing
Editing
Collaboration
Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Location

Brooklyn, NY
Jamaica, Queens, NY

Work Type

Exempt
Salaried
Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Supervisory Experience
Five years experience working with clients in the criminal legal system
Ten plus years of experience (for potential salary increase)

Education Level

LCSW or LMSW

Salary/Compensations

$125,000 - $140,000
Possibility of more for applicants with ten plus years of experience

Benefits

Health insurance
403(b)-retirement plan
Generous vacation leave
Sick leave
Holiday leave
Family leave
Medical leave

About the Company

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters.
For nearly 30 years, BDS has worked to protect and uphold individuals' rights and to change laws and systems perpetuating injustice and inequality.
BDS focuses on the intersections of legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities.
BDS provides zealous legal defense and interdisciplinary services, including social work, advocacy, and assistance with housing, public benefits, education, and employment.
BDS staff collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality legal services to clients, their families, and communities.

Equal Opportunity

Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment.
We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply.
If you require an accommodation due to a disability or another reason, please contact the Managing Director, Human Resources, Christina Wallace, at cwallace@bds.org.