Social Worker - CAFL Fall River

Committee for Public Counsel Services • Fall River, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Social Worker to work with attorneys representing children and indigent parents in our Fall River office. CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and excellent legal representation. The agency provides representation in various legal matters, including family regulation cases. Attorneys in the Children and Family Law Division represent parents, children, older youth, custodians, and guardians in cases where the Department of Children and Families is seeking custody, as well as in care and protection, termination of parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor, and child requiring assistance cases, primarily in Juvenile Court. The Social Worker will be an integral member of the legal team, working collaboratively with attorneys to prepare cases and achieve the best possible outcomes for clients, with social work intervention occurring at all stages of the court process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or other related degree, and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience
• Experience working with children and families, preferably in an outreach capacity
• Insured, reliable and available transportation, and a valid driver’s license
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely

Nice To Haves

• MSW and a Massachusetts LCSW/LICSW license

Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients and conducting home visits
• Performing needs assessments, developing service plans, referring clients to service providers, and making direct connections between clients and programs
• Developing linkages with local government agencies and service providers
• Helping attorneys prepare for litigation
• Advocating for clients in a client-directed practice
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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