Social Worker-Hybrid/Remote

About the position Responsibilities • Provide social work services to eligible clients in collaboration with LANWT staff attorneys and third-party partner agencies. • Maintain a thorough knowledge of local, regional, state, and federal resources and benefits available to eligible clients. • Provide personalized needs assessments to clients and make recommendations to secure resources. • Provide crisis management, safety planning, and risk assessments to clients. • Assist clients in applying for and maintaining benefits and resources, including applications for Crime Victim Compensation. • Keep clients apprised of case-related activity. • Monitor and accurately maintain case records in LANWT's electronic case management system. • Gather relevant case information, research applicable laws and regulations to assist in case strategy and conducting necessary interviews. • Work with and support attorneys in the delivery of legal services and provide support in legal proceedings, including court accompaniment. • Perform biopsychosocial evaluations including a summary report to assist attorneys in litigation. • Obtain and analyze confidential client records and maintain confidentiality of client information at all times. • Negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients to secure favorable outcomes. • Keep apprised of changes in the law and other issues that may affect LANWT's client population, and advise management and other staff of such issues. • Design and carry out outreach, community education, and internal training. • Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation regulations and LANWT's policies and procedures. • Perform any other duties which may be assigned by the supervising or managing attorney, Deputy Director, or Chief Executive Officer. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disabilities Studies, Social Service or other related fields required. • Licensed in Texas as Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) required. • Minimum of 2 years of related social work experience preferred. • Prior experience working with survivors of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and trauma preferred. • Prior experience working as an advocate on behalf of individuals seeking services preferred. • General knowledge and/or experience in law office practices and general court procedures. • Ability to communicate and interact in a professional and courteous manner with a diverse population, including office personnel, applicants/clients, vendors, and other professional contacts. • Candidate must be detail-oriented, efficient, organized, and self-motivated. • Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Excellent computer skills with use of Microsoft products preferred. • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all duties. • Ability to engage in occasional travel. • Fluent in Spanish - both verbal and written is preferred. • Excellent attendance record. Nice-to-haves • Fluent in Spanish - both verbal and written is preferred. Benefits • Paid vacation and holidays • Retirement plan • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance Apply tot his job Apply To this Job