Senior Bilingual Community Advocate

County of San Mateo; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo's Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking an experienced Senior Community Worker to provide advanced community services, including counseling, outreach, case management, and education for disadvantaged individuals. This role requires Spanish fluency and strong independent work skills, with a high degree of autonomy and collaboration with external partners.

The position is full-time and in-person, with duties that emphasize client advocacy, tailored support, and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing community services.
• Spanish language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Client-centered approach and strong advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in developing independent job skills at worksites.
• Assess client and employer needs; observe, train, coach, and monitor onsite.
• Educate and assist in workplace assimilation; devise immediate solutions.
• Mediate workplace differences between co-workers and employers.
• Maintain documentation in the case management system.
• Participate in team meetings; coordinate with partners.

Skills

Program marketing

Policy interpretation

Data management

Time management

Community engagement

Written reports

Problem solving

Public speaking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

TEAMS

Outlook

Job description

County of San Mateo's Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking an experienced Senior Community Worker to provide advanced community services, including counseling, outreach, case management, and education for disadvantaged individuals. This role requires Spanish fluency and strong independent work skills, with a high degree of autonomy and collaboration with external partners.

The position is full-time and in-person, with duties that emphasize client advocacy, tailored support, and