# Social Worker -- Supervisor, Victim Witness Bureau

**Company:** [Middlesex County DA's Office](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/vEyzsxqVWfiq3TwBM5cs63.md)
**Location:** Woburn, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time

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## Description

The primary goal of the Victim Witness Bureau is to reduce the level of secondary injury associated with the aftermath of crime and to aid in the prosecution of criminal cases by ensuring that crime victims and witnesses are provided with the entitlements and services mandated by the Massachusetts Victim Bill of Rights (M.G.L. c. 258B), and those additional services provided as a policy of the Bureau within the office of the Middlesex District Attorney. This position will be responsible for partnering with advocates to expand the support, and advocacy services to victims, witnesses and their families throughout the criminal justice process. This position will also be responsible for supervising MSW students through internship rotations.

## Requirements

-   Masters in social work
-   Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
-   Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
-   Previous experience in supervising MSW students
-   A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System
-   The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity
-   A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles
-   A valid Massachusetts driver’s license preferred, as limited travel within the Greater Boston area and across Middlesex County may be required from time to time

By submitting your application, you acknowledge the following:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B.

You certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. You understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge.

You understand that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.

## Benefits

Starting Salary: $45,000 - $55,000/year

Vacation: 2 weeks per year, with the ability to carry over up to two weeks each calendar year

Sick leave: unlimited accrual at a rate of 4.5 hours/bi-weekly pay period

Personal days: 3 personal days per year

Healthcare, Dental and Vision plans (both individual and family)

Retirement benefits

State pension benefits, vesting at 10 years of service