Position:

As a Social Services Advocate, you will work closely with NWIRP’s legal staff across the
organization, primarily in the coordination of social services available to NWIRP clients. This position has a focus on serving unaccompanied children and youth in removal (deportation) proceedings. The applicant must be fluent in English and Spanish, and must be able to start the position as soon as possible.

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with NWIRP’s legal staff in an interdisciplinary manner to assess client needs;
•  Provide NWIRP clients (focusing on children and youth) with information, coordination, and appropriate referrals to address various needs, including safety planning, housing, translation, protection orders, health services, counseling, education, employment, family law and public benefits, all while maintaining confidentiality;
• Maintain an ongoing caseload of clients with exceptional needs, including safety planning and post-release plans (for youth in immigration detention) as necessary;
• Provide technical assistance to NWIRP staff, as needed, and coordinate and help maintain an internal community resource library for NWIRP legal staff and clients;
• Provide in-house training to NWIRP staff, as needed;
• Occasionally, travel within Washington State to each of NWIRP’s other offices in Granger, Tacoma or Wenatchee may be necessary, when needed for completion of other job requirements;
• Engage in outreach and community education in the interdisciplinary area of immigrant rights and social work;
• Conduct outreach with social service providers to develop relationships so NWIRP clients can better access social services from these agencies;
• Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting such as timekeeping, submitting timesheets, tracking trainings and other duties in a timely manner;
• Participate in NWIRP’s outreach, community education and development efforts; and
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisory staff depending upon NWIRP’s needs

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing and defending immigrant rights and willingness to support NWIRP’s mission, vision, and values;
• Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent degree;
• Experience in competent case management and/or direct service delivery to clients preferred (especially to survivors of violence, children, youth, and immigrant communities);
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Additional languages are a plus;
• Ability to provide client-centered services with a trauma-focused approach;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner, including strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse team environment;
• Must be resilient and empathetic with a high level of personal integrity and excellent interpersonal skills when engaging with clients and staff;
• Must be able to efficiently manage multiple tasks, work well under high-stress situations, and anticipate quickly changing needs;
• Ability to interface with the impact of secondary trauma;
• Highly motivated, resourceful, open-minded, flexible, and easily adaptable to change;
•  Proficiency in use of web-based software, Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and web peer-to-peer communication platforms; Familiar with G-suite tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Gmail
• The applicant must have a valid driver’s license as the position involves some travel.

How to Apply:

Upload a single file document including your cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) references via the careers page. For your cover letter, describe 1) how your lived or work experience make you a good fit for this role; and 2) what are some challenges you are aware of
that pose barriers to providing social services advocacy to immigrant client communities. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration please apply by February 13, 2023.