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About the Role
The Social Worker teams with CLC staff attorneys, paralegals, and client services staff to provide outstanding case management services to CLC clients and families, under the leadership of the Director of Social Work.
Responsibilities
- Attends meetings and/or meets with individuals in the community or home settings.
- Conduct assessments and make referrals.
- Assist attorneys in developing the social work position and advocacy needs of the case.
- Testify in court as needed.
- Provide regular updates to the attorney and coordinate work based on attorney updates.
- Maintain information for review by the Social Work Supervisor under regular social practices.
- Provide information to the attorney as part of the attorney work product.
- In consultation with the attorney, assure client needs and desires are considered and met.
- Maintain all social work files to acceptable professional and program standards.
- Attend supervision, team, and office-wide meetings.
- Assist in the implementation of special projects.
- Provide emergency office and case coverage.
- Foster and maintain a positive team environment.
- Work to increase awareness of the CLC social work program in the larger social work community.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.
Requirements
- MSW degree; NYS License in Social Work or sitting for the test and obtaining the license within 6 months of employment.
- Knowledge of family court, particularly in custody, visitation, domestic violence, and child welfare.
- Social work experience working with families and children.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with excellent judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism in a collaborative team environment.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Effective time management, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Persistent and meticulous attention to detail.
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize requests, track and manage multiple requests simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook including calendaring, tasks, etc.), Adobe, Internet searches, and online resources.
- Ability to exercise complete discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Interest in working with internal and external constituents, interns, students, and volunteers.
- Proficiency in languages other than English is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Case management
- Assessment
- Referral
- Advocacy
- Court testimony
- Client needs assessment
- File maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Time management
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe
- Internet research
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Social work experience working with families and children
- Experience in a social worker position that requires licensure and registration as a LMSW or LCSW or for work as a case manager or similar position
Education Level
- MSW degree
- NYS License in Social Work or obtaining within 6 months of employment
Salary/Compensations
- $76,500 - $105,636.28 annually
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
About the Company
- The Children's Law Center (CLC) is a non-profit legal services organization that represents children in custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, family offense, and related child protective (abuse or neglect) proceedings in the Family Courts and the Integrated Domestic Violence Parts of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and in appeals therefrom.
- CLC represents approximately 5,000 children annually in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, providing holistic and zealous representation and support in the Court, the community and the legislature.
- CLC's mission is to empower our clients, prevent trauma and promote wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, The Children's Law Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.