Social Services Specialist (1710)

Job Duties / Responsibilities Maintain a trauma-informed, client-centered approach when working with clients. Conduct a variety of needs-based assessments and service plans while maintaining a caseload through case management. Maintain active communication with clients through texts, calls, emails, and virtual or in-person meetings. Provide guidance, educational information, and connect to both in-house and outside referrals to ensure that individuals receive the appropriate services needed. Research and maintain an updated guide of providers & services in the Houston area available to clients. Maintain relationships with existing partners and develop new partnerships with other organizations. Participate in educational outreach opportunities to promote program services, and other activities, including coalition meetings, stakeholder meetings & participating in working groups. Support in Psychoeducation courses led by partner for survivors of violence. Collaborate with social work interns to implement donation drive efforts and other projects. Support legal team in navigating complex cases through interventions and advocacy with guidance of lead social worker. Research tools and promote self-care practices for team with guidance of lead social worker. Support program in other administrative duties such as data management, hotline shifts, mail, and other tasks directed by supervisor as needed. Participate in agency-wide and program events as needed. Qualifications Billingual; Advanced written and verbal fluency in Spanish required. BSW or equivalent degree, i.e. Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, etc. 2-4 years of case management or social services experience. Committed to supporting vulnerable populations. #J-18808-Ljbffr BakerRipley