AFD Social Worker

Position Title : AFD Social Worker / Case Manager

Unit : Major Trials

Salary Range : $46,000 - 65,000 per year (depending on years of experience)

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation.

It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 600 lawyers, detectives and support staff.

Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office in particular is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia's jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall.

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

To attain a job with the city, you must be a city of Philadelphia resident within 6 months (180 days) of hire and able to work completely in the office.

Job Summary

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is interested in hiring a social worker (licensed / trained MSW) to work with participants of the Alternative Felony Disposition Program ("AFD").

AFD works with first-time offenders charged with felony offenses by offering them case management, access to services, and assistance in finding work and / or educational opportunities.

The social worker will expand this program within Philadelphia's District Attorney's Office in partnership with the Center for Carceral Communities, which is part of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with 20- 30 participants in the AFD program, providing individual case management and support.
• Refer and connect participants to local service providers.
• Attend court sessions with participants.
• Facilitate weekly 90-minute group meetings with individuals in the program, to establish rapport and a sense of community.
• Write brief reports summarizing participants' progress.
• Collaborate with assigned Assistant District Attorney.

Skills & Qualifications

• All qualified applicants must have earned a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited university. Have attained 1-3 years of social work / case management experience and 2-3 years of clinical social work experience
• Valid and current MSW license.
• Experience working with people in under-served communities. Experience working with individuals impacted by the Philadelphia Criminal Justice System is preferred.
• Experience with group facilitation and case management.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and cultivate effective internal / external working relationships is essential.
• Candidates must be organized, flexible and capable of working under pressure.
• Able to assist participants after-hours, if needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Rewards / Benefits

AFD Social Worker / Case Manager is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, will receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including the below benefits :

• Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.)
• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PFLF) Program qualified employer
• We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents
• Annual paid time off (PTO) package : 10 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Before tax commuter program
• Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave bonuses and exchanges
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications will be active for one year from the date of receipt by the Office.

All exempt employees of the District Attorney's Office are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

The at-will relationship shall not be modified for any employee and no agreement, oral or written, shall be entered into that changes the at-will relationship.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, religion, age, genetic information or disability.