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Social Worker (Domestic Violence Advocate)

Req ID
2025-28923
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Family Justice Center
Salary Min
60,940.00
Salary Max
84,727.80
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
7/16/2025
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment.

 

This position will be assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit.

Responsibilities:

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

The Social Worker’s duties and responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining familiarity with existing domestic violence and human service delivery systems in Boston.
  • Providing crisis intervention for domestic violence victims and their families.
  • Performing assessments and evaluations of victims' needs and follow-up, including assistance with referrals for appropriate services such as shelter, mental health counseling, peer support groups, emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have at least two to five (2-5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in advocating for victims of domestic violence, working with victims, diverse populations, and social issues affecting victims and their families. 
  • Applicants must possess strong skills and demonstrated ability in crisis management and problem-solving.  
  • It is strongly preferred that applicants possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field. 
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual. 

THIS POSITION MAY BE ASSIGNED TO ANY OF THE POLICE DISTRICTS FOR THE WORK LOCATION.   

 

Criminal Records Check Required

Pre-Employment Drug Test Required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-16

Hours per week: 35

 

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