Child & Family Social Worker, Worcester CAFL

Committee for Public Counsel Services; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Worcester CAFL office to support attorneys representing children and indigent parents in care, protection, and guardianship matters. This role emphasizes collaboration with the legal team to prepare cases and advocate for clients throughout all court stages.

The ideal candidate will have a background in social work with experience serving diverse, low-income populations and a commitment to equity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with one year of related experience
• Experience with children and families, outreach preferred
• Access to reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Ability to work remotely with home internet access
• Ideal candidate may have MSW and MA LCSW/LICSW license

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interviewing clients

Case management

Communications skills

Cultural competence

Team collaboration with attorneys

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

MSW/LICSW preferred

Job description

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Worcester CAFL office to support attorneys representing children and indigent parents in care, protection, and guardianship matters. This role emphasizes collaboration with the legal team to prepare cases and advocate for clients throughout all court stages.

The ideal candidate will have a background in social work with experience serving diverse, low-income populations and a commitment to equity in