• Clinically review cases and consult with attorneys on a variety of issues in neglect, education, custody, housing and other legal matters.
• Acknowledge attorney requests for case consultation.
• Schedule, prepare for and meaningfully participate in the meeting, including developing assessments about presenting problems and recommendations.
• Initiate, prepare for and meaningfully conduct case reviews on new legal cases as well as on other specified intervals dependent on legal program needs. Issue spot, develop assessments, and provide recommendations.
• Provide ethical and competent documentation and recommendations to attorneys in a timely fashion.

• Acknowledge attorney referrals within 24 business hours.
• Schedule, prepare for and meaningfully participate in the initial meeting.
• Collaborate with attorney to identify social work role and goals on cases and review and update these quarterly.
• Provide independent comprehensive assessments and observations
• Provide proactive, strategic, clinical recommendations and advocacy in the best interests of the client.
• Identify and assist in coordinating therapeutic services.
• Conduct interviews with key case members and participate in meetings.
• Assess, engage and strengthen internal and external professional team in the interest of clients.
• Provide informal and formal clinical advocacy as needed in phone calls, team meetings and court hearings; testify in court as needed.
• Complete quarterly Social Work Goal Reviews by due date.

• Attend and actively participate in regular supervision to brainstorm case strategies, discuss teaming, keep the supervisor informed and ensure quality assessment, recommendations and advocacy.
• Provide observations, formal assessments, social work goal reviews and other substantial documentation to supervisor to allow the supervisor to provide feedback.
• Immediately report any impending or actual difficulty in fulfilling obligations to clients or CLC to minimize adverse consequences for clients or the organization.
• Attend mandatory group supervision as scheduled, present cases or social work specific topics when assigned and meaningfully engage in discussion.
• Engage in peer supervision as appropriate and consistently model social work best practices in an ethical and professional manner.
• Demonstrate self-reflection regularly, considering how implicit bias, values and past experiences influence social work practice.
• Report social work and legal ethics conflicts to supervisor immediately.

• Ensure regular meetings with attorneys on collaboration cases occur.
• Establish communication guidelines with the attorney, specific to the relationship (i.e., how information should be shared, etc.).
• Provide timely feedback to attorneys and work to resolve conflicts.
• Complete feedback forms as required.
• Adhere to internal policies and procedures on multidisciplinary teaming.

• Maintain accurate, timely data entry and document storage in CLC’s case management system (in compliance with documentation and timekeeping policies).
• Participate in all required trainings, meetings and other CLC events including but not limited to;
  • individual supervision;
  • group supervision;
  • internal trainings (when relevant and/or mandatory);
  • legal program staff meetings (when relevant and/or mandatory);
  • CLC staff meetings; and
  • practice groups and other internal committees.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate social work licenses as necessary for case practice.
• Follow all required CLC policies.
• Provide support to CLC’s policy and appellate teams in areas of expertise to address the systemic needs of CLC’s clients.
• Conduct internal and external training as needed.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of Social Work Program policies, procedures and practice.
• Supervise social work students (Bachelors and Masters level) as needed.

• Review social work core competencies and utilize them to guide the development of professional practice.
• Set annual goals and review them quarterly to direct professional development.
• Work to achieve annual goals and incorporate feedback from supervisory staff to improve case performance and capacity.
• Identify and attend continuing education trainings that strengthen knowledge, experience and practice specific to relevant cases and professional duties.

• One or more years of experience working with children and families.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Master of Social Work from a CSWE approved school/university.
• Passing ASWB Score or Social Work License in any state and eligible for District of Columbia and Maryland reciprocity (both DC and Maryland social work licenses are required for this position).

• Experience with issues impacting children and families, such as substance abuse, mental health, adoption, domestic violence, grief and loss or related topics.
• Experience working within the legal system and/or client advocacy.
• Specialized knowledge or training in trauma and attachment principles in social work practice.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to build and maintain productive and ethical relationships with diverse groups of people and/or individuals, including in conflictual environments.
• Ability to be flexible, excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Astute observation, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.

• Cultural Humility – an openness to self-reflection and to understanding and respecting other cultural experiences and points of view and viewing individuals as experts in their own culture and experiences.
• Giving and Receiving Feedback – the ability to be self-reflective, give and receive appreciative, coaching, constructive, interpersonal and evaluative feedback.
• Conflict Management – a process which is designed to guide individuals and groups from the moment of conflict to the implementation of an identified solution. This process incorporates skills and techniques, including recognizing points of conflict, identifying the facts and feelings involved to get to the root of the issue, investigating equitable solutions, implementing and evaluating solutions and supporting and guiding others throughout the process.

The salary for this position ranges from $66,000-$76,512 annually based on relevant experience. Children’s Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave. You can find more details about Children’s Law Center’s comprehensive benefits package at https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/employee-benefits/.

In order to provide better service to our clients and community, Children’s Law Center encourages individuals who speak Spanish to apply for this position. Candidates who indicate proficiency in Spanish will be asked to complete Spanish oral proficiency testing. Individuals hired for this role who are proficient in Spanish are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus after the start of employment.

Children’s Law Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf.

Application Instructions

The deadline for submitting applications is July 31, 2026.

To apply, please submit a resume via CLC's careers page (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).

Children’s Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to Jobs@ChildrensLawCenter.org. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.

Hybrid Working Conditions

Children’s Law Center is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in-person from Children’s Law Center’s office a minimum of two days per week. At least one of these days must be either Tuesday or Wednesday. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs and/or best practices for health and safety. Hybrid work expectations may vary depending upon role responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Children’s Law Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Background Checks

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.

EEO

Children’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our company and our career opportunities (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).

Our Commitment

Children’s Law Center is dedicated to building a world that is inclusive in approach and has equal opportunities and equitable outcomes for all. Our organization is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist community, where all members can create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts, we work toward racial and social justice for children and families in DC.