Social Services Advocate Supervisor – Western Region

Applicants for Social Services Advocate Supervisor must have:

•  A master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field;
• A minimum of three years of experience providing social services to clients, including clinical assessments and community referrals;
• Insured, reliable and available transportation, and a valid MA driver’s license; and,
• Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

Social Work Licensure (LICSW) and at least one year of supervisory experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

•  Experience working with individuals and families of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds;
• Knowledge of social, psychological, environmental, economic, legal, and medical factors that influence behavior;
• Understanding of social structures and institutional barriers that cause disparities, such as systemic racism and poverty;
• Culturally appropriate skills in client interviewing, assessment, case management, and treatment planning;
• Knowledge of public and private social services systems and resources;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing;
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the office and the service provider community;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities (strong organizational skills);
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to handle emergencies;
• Knowledge of defense practice and the criminal legal system;
• Ability to supervise master level social workers for LICSW licensure preferred;
• Strong interpersonal, management, leadership, and supervisory skills;
• Strong writing and editing abilities;
• A demonstrated commitment to the development and training of CPCS Social Services Advocates and advancement of holistic practice in the legal defense field;
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.