Bilingual Social Counselor (English/Spanish)

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is seeking a bilingual professional to provide counseling, care coordination, and case management to diverse populations. The role includes developing individualized plans, coordinating with community resources, and maintaining documentation.

A valid driver’s license and ability to work irregular hours may be required. The position emphasizes response readiness for public health emergencies and requires collaboration with a call-down system to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field and 1 year of direct work experience in Social Services; valid driver’s license required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required; testing will be administered.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and families, develop individualized plans to improve social functioning and coordinate services.
• Refer clients to community resources and follow up on actions.
• Maintain documentation and liaise with community resources to ensure responsiveness.

Skills

Counseling

Care coordination

Case management

Community resources

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Nursing, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Counseling and/or Behavioral Sciences or related field

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is seeking a bilingual professional to provide counseling, care coordination, and case management to diverse populations. The role includes developing individualized plans, coordinating with community resources, and maintaining documentation.

A valid driver’s license and ability to work irregular hours may be required. The position emphasizes response readiness for public health emergencies and requires collaboration with a call-down system to