Temporary - Social Worker - Legal Advocate

Overview

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Purpose: Under general supervision, provide social work services to clients and families.

• Conducts psychosocial assessments.
• Develops and implements individual service or treatment plans.
• Provides case management, maintains documentation, and compiles data and informational reports.
• Provides information and referrals, as appropriate, and supports clients in connecting to appropriate resources.
• Supports clients in stabilization of bio-psychosocial functioning.
• Provides short-term crisis counseling and support.
• Documents services provided through the appropriate reporting methods.
• Keeps informed in best practices and community resources.
• Maintains clients’ records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Knowledge of theoretical constructs of human development.
• Knowledge of community resources available for human development, therapeutic interventions, and/or support.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling techniques used in trauma, grief, or crisis situations.
• Knowledge of social work theories.
• Knowledge of Federal and State program requirements for services to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in effective communication and dealing with the public.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City departments, employees, and the public.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.

• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Social Work.

OR

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to counseling individuals and case management services.

Licensed under the Regulation of Social Work Practitioners Act of the State of Texas and will be required to maintain during employment.

• Experience providing trauma-informed support services to victims of violent crime;
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice process and victims’ rights;
• Experience with translation/interpretation or working with individuals with limited English proficiency;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, prosecutors, and community-based service providers; and
• Strong communication and case management skills.

Location:

715 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701

Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm;
Monday-Friday

Payrate: $24.40- $28.42

This position is funded through a grant supporting expanded legal advocacy services for victims of violent crime in partnership with the Austin Police Department Victim Services Division and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office Victim Services Division. The goal of this program is to increase access to trauma-informed legal advocacy and support for crime victims navigating the criminal justice process.

• This is a grant-funded position with funding currently authorized for the initial grant period. Continuation of the position beyond the grant term is contingent upon future funding availability.
• The position is classified as temporary full-time, with the potential for conversion to a permanent role based on program evaluation and funding decisions.
• Employees in this position will be assigned dual work locations at Austin Police Department Headquarters and the Travis County…