School Justice Project Social Worker

Qualifications: Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial justice, education, and juvenile & criminal legal systems reform. SJP values building a diverse and inclusive team, and individuals with personal/lived experience with the legal systems and/or the communities SJP serves are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualifications include: ·      Experience working within the legal system and/or client advocacy, particularly in the legal services setting. ·      Familiarity with special education and/or DC’s criminal legal systems. ·      Specialized knowledge or training in trauma and attachment principles in social work practice. ·      Experience with assessments and working within multi-disciplinary teams. ·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ·      Strong ability to build and maintain productive and ethical relationships with diverse groups of people and/or individuals. ·      Ability to be flexible, excellent time-management and organizational skills. ·      Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively. ·      Keen problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot, and creative and analytical thinking. Required Skills and Experience ·      Three or more years of post-MSW experience as a Social Worker directly working with clients. ·      Experience working with children, young people and/or families in DC. ·      Master of Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) approved school/university. ·      Current DC Social Work License at the LICSW-level. ·      One or more years of post-MSW experience supervising Social Work interns.