Forensic Social Worker: Legal Defense & Mitigation Advocate
out professionalsBrooklyn, NY
Forensic Social Worker: Legal Defense & Mitigation Advocate
out professionalsBrooklyn, NY
10 days ago
Occupations
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSocial Workers, All OtherMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersIndustries
Other Individual and Family ServicesOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsLegal Counsel and ProsecutionAbout the role
The Legal Aid Society seeks a Forensic Social Worker (FSW) in its Bronx office to provide client services within the criminal defense team. The FSW interviews clients and collateral contacts to build life histories highlighting mitigating factors such as trauma, mental health, and substance use.
You will develop casework plans with attorneys, assess readiness for treatment, and connect clients with community resources, delivering recommendations for alternatives to detention or incarceration
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
10 days ago
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