| Job Title: | |
| Counsel 1 | |
| Company/Organization: | |
| Department of Children and Families | |
| Location: | |
| Lawrence, MA 01840 | |
| Position Details | |
| Position Description: | |
| Job Description
Counsel I – Northern Legal – (170005L8) The Department of Children and Families seeks dedicated child welfare professionals who are committed to upholding the Department’s fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. The Department’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education. DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth’s children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acts as a lawyer for the Massachusetts Child Welfare Agency. Represents the agency in Juvenile and Probate Court in custody, termination of parental rights, guardianship and adoption cases. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on “Information for Job Applicants”. As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. For questions, please contact the CYF Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2. Qualifications This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and some experience in legal research, legal writing, and legal procedures and processes. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License at a Class level specific to assignment. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Official Title: Counsel I |
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities: | |
| GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Acts as a lawyer for the Massachusetts Child Welfare Agency. Represents the agency in Juvenile and Probate Court in custody, termination of parental rights, guardianship and adoption cases. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on “Information for Job Applicants”. As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. For questions, please contact the CYF Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2. |
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| Minimum Qualifications and Skills: | |
| MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and some experience in legal research, legal writing, and legal procedures and processes. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License at a Class level specific to assignment. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. |
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| Application Deadline | |
| 10/12/2017 | |
| Application Requirements | |
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| Who should be contacted for further information on this opportunity? | |
| For questions, please contact the CYF Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2. For questions, please contact the CYF Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2. | |