Social Worker

Dedicated to ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years and the proud recipient of Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorney’s 2022 Family Friendly Award!

Job Summary:

Assist the Attorney for the Child by interviewing and providing support services to clients in cases involving: child abuse and neglect, custody, visitation, permanent termination of parental rights, paternity, juvenile delinquency, and persons in need of supervision; creating alternative disposition plans for clients; assist with witness preparation and completing court duty and subpoena delivery.   

Responsibilities Include:

• Interview children and adolescents in a variety of settings (agency office, foster home, home, Family Court, residential placements, etc.) regarding Family Court Proceedings

• Provide home visits and inspections, as needed

• Make telephone contacts to service providers (school, Department of Human Services, etc.), parents, and foster parents to gather/update information and ascertain the status of client

• Transcribe accurate, complete, and detailed progress notes and recommendations to be provided to the Attorney for the Child

• As assigned, make referrals to community resources, and follow up to assure service availability, eligibility, and provision of service

• Orient client to the courtroom and introduce the client to the Attorney for the Child as needed

• Serve subpoenas on an as-needed basis

• Attend and participate in AFC staff meetings and general LASROC all staff meetings/gatherings

• Additional duties assigned at the discretion of the Supervising Social Worker

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Social Work is preferred or a Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft 365

• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners

• Access to reliable transportation

• Ability to work effectively in a remote-work environment (familiarity with technologies involved in a virtual work environment including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk or workstation while performing administrative tasks

• Regular use of computers and other office equipment, requiring manual dexterity and visual concentration

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings, training sessions, or other events

• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, supervisors, and external stakeholders in person, over the phone, or via email

• Office-based environment with standard office equipment and ergonomic furniture

• Exposure to typical office noises such as phone calls, conversations, and office equipment operation

• Work will be performed in an in-office environment

• Occasional travel may be required for attending training sessions, conferences, or other related events

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work schedule

• Paid Lunch Hour

• Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans

• Up to:

  • 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 32 hours of personal time
  • 14 paid holidays a year
  • $600 per year internet stipend
  • 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
  • 5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language

• Professional development opportunities

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer

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