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Social Worker

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical case management and crisis intervention to include culturally and linguistically appropriate referrals for housing, education, medical and mental health care, employment, and other identified areas of need.
• Conduct client intakes and develop individualized case management plans based on client assessments.
• Collaborate with Ayuda’s Legal Department to provide holistic services to clients.
• Conduct outreach and trainings to providers and community members.
• Participate and represent Ayuda in meetings with community partner organizations.
• Maintain client case files, program statistics and monthly reports.
• Coordinate and accompany clients to appointments as needed.
• Provide leadership with assessment and development of Hermanas Unidas/Sisters United support group program for survivors of trauma.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW required, LGSW Eligible required.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• At least 2 years of experience in providing case management and/or direct services to at-risk populations.  Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or survivors of trauma is desired.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with diverse populations. 
• Strong commitment to serving, empowering, and advocating on behalf of Ayuda’s low-income immigrant client base. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Ability to work independently and part of a diverse multidisciplinary team.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance

TO APPLY: Email the following to Jennifer Vargas, Director of Social Services at:  jenniferv@ayuda.com:  Cover letter, Resume and 3 References.