Social Services Advocate

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service field and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience;
• Must have access to insured, reliable and available transportation, and a valid MA driver’s license; and,
• Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is strongly preferred. Please submit a writing sample along with your application. QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS

• Experience working with individuals and families of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds;
• Knowledge of social, psychological, environmental, economic, legal, and medical factors that influence behavior;
• Understanding of social structures and institutional barriers that cause disparities, such as systemic racism and poverty;
• Culturally appropriate skills in client interviewing, assessment, case management, and treatment planning;
• Knowledge of public and private social services systems and resources;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing;
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the office and the service provider community;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple clients and responsibilities;
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet with clients, bring clients to programs, attend meetings, conduct collateral interviews, and handle emergencies;
• Knowledge of defense practice, the criminal legal system, and/or corrections is a plus; and,
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.