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The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR) seeks a Social Worker for the East Baton Rouge Client Services Team. The role’s primary responsibility is to ensure – through direct client services and case management – that the social workers, youth advocates and social work interns on the team provide high-quality, client-directed support for every eligible youth in East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court. The Social Worker is additionally tasked with representing LCCR’s interest within juvenile justice reform through participating in groups and working on a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective client outcomes.
The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR) seeks a Social Worker for the New Orleans Client Services Team. The role’s primary responsibility is to ensure – through direct client services and case management – that the social workers, youth advocates and social work interns on the team provide high-quality, client-directed support for every eligible youth in New Orleans Parish Juvenile Court. The Social Worker is additionally tasked with representing LCCR’s interest within juvenile justice reform through participating in groups and working on a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective client outcomes.
The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR) is looking for a skilled staff attorney to join its Children’s Defense Team, which provides holistic legal representation for children in delinquency and status offender proceedings as the youth public defender in New Orleans. Staff attorneys coordinate teams of investigators, social workers, and youth advocates to help New Orleans’ young people achieve their legal and life goals. Strong candidates will have a deep and demonstrated commitment to the defense of indigent youth; excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to work collaboratively with a team of colleagues; and a strong work ethic.
The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR) seeks a Part-Time Executive Assistant, who will hold a key role in supporting the overall success of the organization. The Executive Assistant will perform a varying degree of tasks with a focus on organization and efficiency, and is expected to work within time constraints and often under significant pressure. The Executive Assistant will provide office management support and collaborate with other staff as needed.
LCCR values diversity and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of color, women, LGBTIA+ persons, people with disabilities, and those directly impacted by the legal system are encouraged to apply for all positions.
