Social Services Coordinator Job at University of San Francisco
Social Services Coordinator
University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
R0004557
USF Hilltop Campus
Job Title:
Social Services Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Social Services Coordinator will be responsible for working with the clinic's clients and their families in California to identify needs and gaps in services, and to assist families in accessing services related to education, health, mental health, housing, mediation, and child care.
Our clients have often experienced multiple traumas and stressful events including: inter-familial violence, exposure to community violence, lack of immigration status, reunification difficulties, homelessness, education disruption, un-employability, unmet behavioral health needs, English language learning needs, transition from systems care - juvenile or adult justice, foster care, behavioral health, special education, or contacts with the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate will have experience working with and within immigrant communities in California, will have working knowledge of the challenges and limitations in accessing public services, and have a high level of cultural competence. Often our clients, who are still in their adolescence or early adulthood, face the most unmet needs. Therefore, we are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with immigrant youth facing these challenges.
Full Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintain a knowledge base of social services available to clients in assigned work areas;
- Establish and maintain working relationships and partnerships with local service providers and administrators in each service area to enhance the referral process;
- Conduct assessments of clients referred by our attorneys, including the larger context in which the child is living, identifying needs, barriers and safety concerns;
- Develop a comprehensive service plan in conjunction with the child and the child's family and attorney when appropriate, and maintain documentation regarding attempts to access services, and service delivery;
- Complete referrals to services, assist families in completing intake requirements for these services and follow up as necessary; and
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required in Social Work or Counseling preferred
- At least 2 years of experience working with immigrants, preferably youth
- At least 2 years of experience working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking or other trauma
Additional Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, required. Candidates who are not able to read, write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish will not be considered.
- Ability to work collaboratively, and preferably, prior experience working with immigration attorneys and other legal and social service providers;
- A strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills;
- Experience with or the ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff;
- Experience working with a diverse team of social service providers and advocating on behalf of clients;
- Independent worker and self-starter who will be able to create a network of resources and contacts within different geographical areas;
- Ability to travel at least 25% of the time for court appearances and home visits;
- Valid driver's license required with reliable transportation; and
- Ability to lift 30+ pounds and able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Pay Rate:
Salary
Salary Range :
$33.37 - $34.78/hour commensurate with experience
To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Social-Services-Coordinator_R0004557 .
The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.
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