Social Work Supervisor in Adult Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference! Become a Defender!

We are seeking a dynamic Social Services Supervisor to lead, mentor, and manage our Adult Social Services unit. This critical role is responsible for hiring, training, and directly supervising a team of social service advocates. The ideal candidate is a strong mentor who will ensure our social work practice aligns seamlessly with the legal team's strategy to achieve the best client outcomes. You must be an excellent communicator, a proven collaborator, and skilled in using data to measure and report on program impact.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate monthly unit meetings
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with staff on a regular basis
• Regularly monitor case progress through regular case conversations with team members, review of case spreadsheets and DCM
• Provide supervisory support and advice to social service advocates regarding case assignments and help craft action plans
• Schedule and participate in regular case conferences
• Model critical thinking and in-depth case analysis with supervisees
• Timely assign new cases to unit members in conjunction with Managing Director and other legal team members
• Review of court reports and legal recommendations
• Provide opportunities for staff development
• Provide supervisory support to FIR Coordinator to ensure all SSA staff execute all duties consistently in accordance with SSA policy
• Develop and manage processes for the opening and closing of social work files
• Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings and trainings
• Provide regular performance evaluations
• Work with HR to address issues in a timely manner
• Assist with uncovered caseloads on occasion
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Benefits & Perks

To apply

Salary is $90,000 with an excellent benefits package. Please apply online and include resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience.

Who is the Defender Association?

The Defender Association of Philadelphia is more than just a law firm. We’re the community’s lawyers.

The Defender team – more than 500 attorneys, social workers, investigators, administrators, and other staff – make sure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to high-quality defense when facing criminal charges. Our mission-driven, client-centered model focuses on outcomes that support a system that is fundamentally fair and creates safer, stronger communities. Our unique model and approach give our staff with the skills and support they need to get the best outcomes for our clients. Come join our team! For more information, go Defender’s website and follow us @PhillyDefenders (Twitter, IG, Tiktok) and on LinkedIn.

The Defender Association provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Defender Association complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.