Temporary Social Services Advocate

Description

The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live-in safety and with dignity.

We are currently seeking a temporary part-time social services advocate for our San Francisco Bay Area office. This position will require 15 hours per week for a total of 14 weeks with an anticipated start date of March 10, 2025. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Triage client emergencies, and provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and education about victim’s rights to clients.
• Collaborate with legal and social services team on interdisciplinary case-management, and provide technical assistance where needed to ensure provision of trauma informed and client centered services. 
• Research information, provide referrals, advocate on behalf of clients, as needed, to access housing/shelter, food banks,  education, transportation, counseling, medical services, public benefits, and other social services available locally.
• Write letters of support for clients. 
• Maintain regular communication with clients through calls and in-person meetings to provide social services case-management. 
• Ensure quality control of the client database and files and maintain accurate case notes and data entry; update client intensity matrix 
• Enroll clients in victims services program such as victim compensation and Safe At Home as needed. 
• Participate in regular check-ins with supervisor

This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of the job may change over time.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Experience 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience providing direct social services or crisis management services to survivors of trauma
• Knowledge of program development, implementation and evaluation
• Exemplary time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field
• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams. 

Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this role is $28.00 per hour. 

Tahirih works with a hybrid approach supporting both remote and in office work.

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.