Social Worker, Early Defense

CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION

4 days ago

United States$76k–97kSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION as a Social Worker, Early Defense in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island - New York, NY 10013Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year College DegreeSalary Range: $76,900.00 - $97,200.

Key Responsibilities

May Include: Providing direct social work support, advocacy and information to clients who retain CFR for Early Defense representation.

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Requirements

a Masters in Social Work.

The Staff Social Worker will work with the Social Work Supervisors, Senior Staff Attorney, and Director in the Early Defense Practice.

This position will span working with Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island families.

Benefits & Compensation

CFR strives to create an inclusive and antiracist environment for all of its staff, and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply; CFR is an

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION as a Social Worker, Early Defense.

Key Skills

Client advocacyCase managementCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationSocial workCommunication skillsCommunity outreachDocumentationSafety planningFamily supportTime managementData collectionLegal system navigationConflict resolutionAssessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Early Defense at CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION lists compensation for this physician position at $77k to $97k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($77k–$97k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Client advocacy, Case management, Crisis intervention, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Social work, Communication skills, Community outreach, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The staff social worker will provide direct advocacy and support to families involved in child protective investigations, including conducting interviews and creating safety plans. They will also collaborate with legal teams and service providers to prevent family separation and ensure client needs ...

Benefits package: Health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, Vacation benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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