Social Services Coordinator, Immigrant Children And Youth (Icy) Program

GHIRP is an immigration legal services organization with 501(c)(3) status that launched in October 2020, with a mission to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need. GHIRP is seeking a full-time, Spanish-speaking social services coordinator to provide interdisciplinary, trauma-informed support to our children and youth clients. This is not a clinical position and will not be supervised by an LCSW.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise social services volunteers or interns, as needed.
• Prioritize client emergencies; provide culturally competent crisis intervention when needed.
• Work collaboratively with ICY legal team and provide interdisciplinary assistance related to the legal case, such as helping with intakes, preparing supporting documentation for applications for relief, and accompanying clients to external appointments and hearings.
• Develop and conduct comprehensive needs assessments and service plans, while maintaining a full caseload of both detained and non-detained children and youth. Caseload will consist of a mixture of high needs intensive clients and clients with less intensive needs.
• Maintain regular communication with ICY clients through calls and in-person meetings. This will include travel to the HHS/ORR shelter in Houston where we provide legal services.
• Maintain clients’ confidential records, input case notes, and perform other administrative tasks such as timekeeping, data entry, and grant compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that individuals receive the services they require (i.e., medical, mental health, education, etc.).
• Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in education and outreach activities, including local coalitions, taskforces and working groups.
• Support special events and donations drives, as needed.

Requirements

• Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients.
• BSW or equivalent; MSW preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken); additional language a plus.
• Able to pass national and statewide background checks and submit to drug testing upon hire.
• Team player, highly self-motivated, responsive and a good trouble-shooter.
• Texas Driver License; clean driving record; own vehicle with applicable auto insurance.
• Two to five years of relevant experience.

Salary: Includes full benefits