Forensic Social Worker

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1055 W 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Independent Juvenile Defender Program
Street address: 
1055 W 7th Street
City: 
Los Angeles
State: 
California
ZIP: 
90017
Organization URL: 
http://www.lacba.org/ijdp
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

Forensic Social Worker

The Office of the Los Angeles County Independent Juvenile Defender Program (IJDP) at the Los Angeles County Bar Association is accepting applications for a forensic social worker. The IJDP is a nationally recognized, award-winning program of the Los Angeles County Bar Association providing legal representation for youth charged with crimes in the Los Angeles County juvenile delinquency system. In addition to coordinating legal representation, the IJDP provides legal support, training and assessments for attorneys working with our program.

The Forensic Social Worker will conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and case management for IJDP clients. Applicants should have experience in the juvenile delinquency system and a working understanding of service providers and the juvenile entitlement landscape in Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Clinical assessment; intervention; rehabilitation; sentencing and resource recommendations,
- Advocacy on behalf of youth represented by the IJDP,
- Case management.

Requirements: 

- Licensed clinical social workers preferred but we will consider MSWs who are working towards licensure

- Experience working with or supervising graduate students and/or working with attorneys is preferred

- Working knowledge of delinquency and dependency system in Los Angeles; extensive knowledge of Los Angeles community resources and network of services for at-risk youths and their families

- Proven commitment to serving at-risk youth

- Exemplary communication and advocacy skills required

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel

- Spanish fluency strongly preferred

To apply: 

Please email a resume, writing sample and cover letter to [email protected] by February 28, 2020.

For more information about the IJDP, please go to: www.lacba.org/ijdp.

Notes: 
The LACBA is one of the largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations in the country. We provide a comprehensive employee benefits package in addition to a competitive salary determined by the candidate’s qualifications. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2020.
Submission deadline: 
Friday, February 28, 2020

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