Forensic Social Worker/Forensic Professional Counselor

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Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
633 Indiana Avenue, NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Public Defender Services of the District of Columbia
Street address: 
633 Indiana Avenue, NW 2nd Floor
City: 
Washington
State: 
District of Columbia
ZIP: 
20004
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

The Office of Rehabilitation and Development (ORD) provides the social work component of the defense in the representation of adult and/or juvenile clients. ORD assists staff attorneys and attorneys practicing under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) develop least restrictive, individualized sentencing and rehabilitation plans for clients, case-based counseling, case management, and collaboration with criminal and/or juvenile justice agencies and other parties working with our clients.

Requirements: 

Qualification Requirements: A Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or related degree. Three years of post-graduate professional, advanced experience as social worker/case manager or other comparable experience, or advanced year graduate school internship placement at a social work department of a public defender office that handles major felonies. Professional mental health experienced applicants are highly desired and encouraged to apply.

Other Requirements: Incumbent must have no convictions as defined in DC Code Section 14.305 (b) (1) (Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime). Reliable vehicle as travel is required in and around the DC area.

To apply: 

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following:
• a traditional résumé (with day telephone and email contacts);
• graduate school transcripts;
• a narrative statement addressing above KSAs;
• a writing sample;
• a list of three references; and
• your most recent performance (appraisal if applicable).

Please submit your application package to: Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, Attn: Human Resources Division, Vacancy Announcement #PDS-2018-04, Forensic Social Worker, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004; via email as MS Word or PDF document and attachments to the following email address: [email protected]. The vacancy number and title of the vacancy MUST APPEAR on the subject line of the email. Application packages submitted with missing information can affect referring application to selecting official. Offer of employment is contingent upon confirmation of employment eligibility through E-Verify.
If you have any questions about the position, application, or hiring process, please contact Jenni Salas, HR Specialist at (202) 824-2420 or [email protected].

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$68036-$126062
Submission deadline: 
Friday, May 4, 2018