Social Worker, Bronx

Childrens Law Center Inc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Children’s Law Center in Buffalo, NY seeks a social worker to collaborate with staff attorneys, paralegals, and client services to provide outstanding case management for clients and families.

You will conduct community meetings, assessments, referrals, and assist attorneys in developing advocacy needs. The role requires testimony in court and maintaining professional case files, with a hybrid schedule and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• MSW degree and NYS license or pending licensure within 6 months.
• Knowledge of family court (custody, visitation, domestic violence, child welfare).
• Experience with families and children in social work.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with clients in community or home settings.
• Conduct assessments and make referrals.
• Assist attorneys in developing social work position and advocacy needs.
• Testify in court when needed.
• Provide regular updates to attorneys and coordinate follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Judgment and diplomacy

Education

MSW degree

NYS Social Work license or sits for test with 6 months of employment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Internet searches

Job description

Description
Under the leadership of the Director of Social Work, the social worker teams with CLC staff attorneys, paralegals and client services staff to provide outstanding case management services to CLC clients and families.

• Attends meetings and/ormeetswith individuals in the community or home settings.
• Conduct assessmentsand makereferrals.
• Assistattorneys in developing the social work position and advocacy needs of the case.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Provide regular updates to the attorney. Expect updates from the attorney on issues and changes in adjourn dates so that work and follow-up can be coordinated.
• Under regular social practices,maintaininformation for review by the Social Work Supervisor. Provide such information to the attorney as part of theattorneywork product of the law firm.
• In consultation with the attorney on the case, assure that the needs and desires of clients are considered and met when possible.
• Maintain all social work files to acceptable professional and program standards.
• Attend supervision, team, and office-wide meetings.
• Assistin the implementation of special projects as needed.
• Emergency office and case coverage.
• Foster andmaintaina positive team environment.
• Work to increase awareness of the CLC social work program in the larger social work community.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

• MSW degree; NYS License in Social Work or sitting for the test and in obtaining the license within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge of familycourtparticularly in the areas ofcustody,visitation,domesticviolenceand child welfare.
• The ideal candidates will have social work experience working with families and children.
• Demonstratedability to workindependentlydemonstratingexcellent judgment, diplomacy, professionalismwhile working in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), time management, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Persistent and meticulous attention to detail along with analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with excellent judgment, diplomacy, professionalism and able to prioritize requests, track and manage multiple requests simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook including calendaring, tasks, etc.), Adobe, Internetsearchesand online resources.
• Ability to exercise complete discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Interest in working with internal and external constituents, interns, students, and volunteers.
• Proficiencyin languages other than English preferred but notrequired .

Salary Requirements

The expected salary range for this position ranges from $76,500 – $105,636.28 annually. Salary offers, pursuant to the CLC Collective Bargaining Agreement, are based on the number of years employed in a social worker position that requires licensure and registration as a LMSW or LCSW or for work as a case manager or similar position in which the work was analogous to social work.

At The Children’s Law Center, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing. Our offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan including employer contribution and match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and balanced work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As an employee of The Children’s Law Center, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs.
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Hybrid Schedule

Full-time employees shall work in-person no less than two (2) days per week, plus up to an additional two (2) days per month that are designated as team days.

At The Children’s Law Center our goal is to provide equal opportunities, work-life balance and great professional development opportunities.