Social Worker -- Supervisor, Victim Witness Bureau

Middlesex County DA's Office • Woburn, MA

23h • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary goal of the Victim Witness Bureau is to reduce the level of secondary injury associated with the aftermath of crime and to aid in the prosecution of criminal cases by ensuring that crime victims and witnesses are provided with the entitlements and services mandated by the Massachusetts Victim Bill of Rights (M.G.L. c. 258B), and those additional services provided as a policy of the Bureau within the office of the Middlesex District Attorney. This position will be responsible for partnering with advocates to expand the support, and advocacy services to victims, witnesses and their families throughout the criminal justice process. This position will also be responsible for supervising MSW students through internship rotations.

Requirements

• Masters in social work
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
• A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System
• The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity
• A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license preferred, as limited travel within the Greater Boston area and across Middlesex County may be required from time to time

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in supervising MSW students

Responsibilities

• Partnering with advocates to expand support and advocacy services to victims, witnesses, and their families throughout the criminal justice process.
• Supervising MSW students through internship rotations.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of vacation per year, with the ability to carry over up to two weeks each calendar year
• Unlimited sick leave accrual at a rate of 4.5 hours/bi-weekly pay period
• 3 personal days per year
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision plans (both individual and family)
• Retirement benefits
• State pension benefits, vesting at 10 years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level