Social Worker A (Public Defender)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

19h

About The Position

Works under general supervision to provide assistance to clients and implement established programs. The position is in the Public Defender and is classified at Pay Grade 48. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. The role requires travel to locations outside the office, including visits to clients, agencies, and homes, and attendance at meetings or activities on weekends and/or after regular work hours. The employee must have daily access to an operable personal automobile and meet County automobile insurance requirements. A valid Tennessee driver’s license is required or must be obtained by the date of employment.

Employees hired after September 1, 1986, generally must reside in Shelby County and continue to reside there as a condition of employment. The posting also states that the position is subject to a background check for convictions substantially related to potential job duties; such convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Requirements

• Two years of successful full-time employment in social work, including one year in a responsible supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work.
• Ability to deal tactfully with people of all economic and social levels.
• Ability to use good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or obtain one by the date of employment.
• Must have daily access to a personal operable automobile and meet County automobile insurance requirements upon the date of employment.
• Must attend meetings and activities on weekends and/or after regular work hours and travel to locations outside the office.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work approved by the National Council on Social Work Education.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients or agencies to obtain information needed to provide assistance to clients.
• Confer with public and private agencies to communicate program and client needs and make necessary arrangements.
• Refer clients to appropriate agencies.
• Complete required casework and reports.
• Assist with or initiate special studies or surveys.
• Conduct educational programs.
• Make home visits to investigate and validate clients’ needs.
• Drive an automobile to various workplaces.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time