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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)