Social Worker-Hybrid/Remote Job at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Fort Worth, TX

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  • Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
  • Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Social Worker (Full-Time Position)
CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled
LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote Fort Worth, Texas

OVERVIEW: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a professional, experienced and articulate individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fill a social worker position in its Fort Worth office.

DESCRIPTION: LANWT is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality free civil legal services to low-income persons in 114 counties in North and West Texas. Located in Fort Worth, the Fort Worth office delivers civil legal services to the poor in a diverse and dynamic city and in several neighboring rural counties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A social worker provides social work services to eligible clients in collaboration with LANWT staff attorneys and third party partner agencies. Other duties and responsibilities of a social worker include:

  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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 experienced 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.

SALARY: Current entry-level salary for a social worker is $39,500 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher based on applicant’s years of experience.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, and life insurance.

Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and three professional references during the application process.

LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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