Social Worker A (Public Defender)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to provide assistance to clients and implement established programs.

Pay Grade: 48

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years successful full-time employment in social work, of which one (1) year must have been in a responsible supervisory and/or administrative capacity; AND
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work approved by the National Council on Social Work Education is preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Visits clients or agencies to obtain necessary information to provide assistance to clients.
• Confers with public and private agencies to communicate program and client needs and make necessary arrangements.
• Makes referrals to proper agencies.
• Completes required casework and reports.
• Assists or initiates special studies or surveys.
• Conducts educational programs.
• Makes home visits to investigate and validate clients’ needs.
• Drives automobile to various workplaces.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work.
• Ability to deal tactfully with people of all economic and social levels.
• Ability to use good judgment in evaluating situation and making decisions.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both orally and in writing.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or obtain one by date of employment.
• Must have daily access to a personal operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.
• Work will require attendance at meetings and activities on weekends and/or after regular work hours.
• Work will require travel to locations outside of the office.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer
All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.