PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To provide therapy and support to Ayuda’s clients as a member of the Social Services team.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA.
WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?
Because, just like everyone at Ayuda, you believe:
- In seeing communities where all immigrants succeed and thrive in the United States.
- In the overall success of our organization and all our programs.
- That families should be healthy and safe from harm.
- That all people should have access to professional, honest, and ethical services, regardless of ability to pay or status in this country.
- That diversity and equality make this country better.
WHAT WILL THIS JOB ENTAIL?
- Provide individual and group therapy; services provided in various offices
- Conduct client intakes and safety planning, assess client needs, and develop individualized service and treatment plans
- Provide clinical recommendations and advocacy in the best interests of the client
- Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision with other Ayuda clinician(s)
- Document services provided and collect and maintain required information for specific funding reporting
- Collaborate with?Ayuda’s?legal department to provide holistic services to clients
- Conduct internal and external training as needed
- Ensure Ayuda representation at local coalition meetings and participate in advocacy initiatives
- Completes duties as assigned by Director of Social Services to meet the demands facing immigrant communities.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU CAN DO THIS JOB?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.
Qualifications:
The following qualifications are the qualities, experiences, and skills we seek in a candidate. Candidates who don't feel that they meet every single qualification, but who still believe they’d be the right fit for this role, are encouraged to consider applying!
We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways -- not just candidates who check all the boxes.
Required
- Master’s degree or higher in the social services related field (Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, etc.)
- Licensed Therapist in Maryland or DC (see below)
- Maryland: LGPC, LMSW, LGSW
- DC: LGSW, LGPC
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of social services within the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area, specifically those for immigrants
Preferred
- Licensed Therapist in Maryland AND DC (see below)
- Maryland: LCPC, LCSW
- DC: LPC, LISW, LICSW
- Experience working with immigrant survivors of trauma
- Desire to work with interdisciplinary team in representing the best interest of client
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Adaptable to shifting priorities and working in different offices
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively
