Social Worker, The Law School
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Duke University:Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.Duke University Job Description: SOCIAL WORKER Job LocationDuke University's Law School seeks a Social Worker to support their clinical program. Duke's clinical program operates as a public interest law firm building a bridge between law school and practice. The Social Worker will join an interdisciplinary team working closely with clinic faculty, student attorneys, social work interns enrolled in MSW programs and other professionals to address the social and legal needs of clients.Occupational SummaryProvide a variety of casework and social services to clients and their families when personal, social or environmental difficulties exist.Work PerformedInterview clients, their families and other concerned parties to obtain information about personal, social and environmental history; make visits to home, school, or other spaces for additional information as required.Evaluate data gathered to support legal advocacy.Participate in case team meetings to present case histories; confer with other members of legal team to develop and/or support case strategy and advocacy on behalf of clients.Prepare and maintain a case record for each client to describe the nature of issues confronted as well as services suggested and/or provided.Assist clients and their families, through individual or group conferences, to understand, accept and follow legal advice and related plans.Identify, advise, and assist clients with accessing public services and benefits programs appropriate to the client's needs.Identify, advise, and assist clients with finding housing and other essential services.Plan, organize, and conduct a variety of casework and group therapy/discussion sessions for clients and their families.Liaise with community agencies to build connections that support clinic clients.Accept on call responsibilities for after-hours coverage if required.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.Required Qualifications at this Level Education/Training: Work requires a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.Experience: None required beyond education/training requirement or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Skills: Language proficiency in English and Spanish. Experience working with low-income and vulnerable populations.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job FunctionsCertain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.