Social Worker, Bronx

Children's Law Center•New York, NY

5d•$76,500 - $105,636•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s Law Center (CLC) seeks a Social Worker in the Bronx. Under the leadership of the Director of Social Work, the Social Worker collaborates with CLC staff attorneys, paralegals, and client services staff to provide case management services to clients and families. CLC is a nonprofit legal services organization representing children in family court matters and related proceedings. Its mission is to empower clients, prevent trauma, and promote wellbeing. The Social Worker supports legal advocacy by assessing client and family needs, coordinating services and referrals, maintaining case information and files, communicating with attorneys, and participating in court and community activities. The position also contributes to team operations, special projects, and awareness of CLC’s social work program.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
New York State social work license, or be sitting for the test and obtain the license within six months of employment.
Knowledge of family court, particularly custody, visitation, domestic violence, and child welfare.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism in a collaborative team environment.
Effective written and verbal communication, time management, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail, analytical and critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to prioritize, track, and manage multiple requests and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe; internet searches; and online resources.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Interest in working with internal and external constituents, interns, students, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

Social work experience working with families and children.
Proficiency in languages other than English.

Responsibilities

Attend meetings and meet with individuals in community or home settings.
Conduct assessments and make referrals.
Assist attorneys in developing the social work position and advocacy needs of each case.
Testify in court as needed.
Provide regular updates to attorneys and coordinate work and follow-up around case issues and adjournment-date changes.
Maintain information for review by the Social Work Supervisor and provide relevant information to attorneys as part of the law firm’s work product.
Consult with the attorney on the case to ensure clients’ needs and wishes are considered and met when possible.
Maintain social work files in accordance with professional and program standards.
Attend supervision, team, and office-wide meetings.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Provide emergency office and case coverage.
Foster and maintain a positive team environment.
Increase awareness of the CLC social work program in the broader social work community.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.