ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a social work position that will work directly in the Liberating and Empowering All Defendants Program (LEAD). The program is an innovative holistic defense model and holds the objective to stop mass incarceration and prevent recidivism. An experienced social worker is needed to work with a large volume of clients and provide the following duties.

· Maintains an appropriate client case load to ensure effective facilitation of services and referrals to places, which not only ensure best outcomes for clients, but complies with court expectations.

· Performs intake and assesses outcomes with referring attorney.

· Provides written reports to attorneys and court staff where directed.

· Refers clients to appropriate agencies based on client/court need.

· Abides by the NASW Code of Ethics.

· Maintains best practice and uses evidence-based practices to guide their assessments.

· Communicates with other providers where directed to track client progress

· Maintains weekly case notes and tracks of the number of services performed during a week with clients through an electronic platform.

· Reports to their Supervisor once a week for case conferences and guidance..

· Remains HIPAA compliant with client documentation.

· Performs other duties requested by Supervisor or Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

An applicant must be a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). At least two years’ experience with the courts system and/or the criminal justice system. Internships and volunteer work will be considered as experience for the court system and/ or the criminal justice system. Familiarity and connection with Erie County community resources is desirable.

Preferred Skills

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

· Excellent Communication and writing skills.

· Knowledge of local resources for clients for mental health, housing, clothing, financial planning, jobs, and many other needs.

· Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Additional Notes

· This position will not fulfill clinical hours to obtain a clinical social work license.

· The agency will cover the cost for all CEUs for the social worker’s license to be maintained.

· This is not a county position but is a non-profit position.

· This agency offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

· We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Multiple locations