Social Worker- Social Services

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is seeking a full-time, temporary Social Worker to support a Douglas Foundation-funded initiative expanding access to domestic violence, legal, and social-service resources through community-based workshops, clinics, outreach, and individualized support.

The Social Worker will provide trauma-informed assessment, brief intervention, case management, safety planning, advocacy, and resource coordination while helping develop and facilitate

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed assessment and brief intervention.
• Crisis support, safety planning, and case management.
• Advocacy and referrals; collaboration with legal and social service partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and identify client needs, strengths, safety concerns, barriers, and appropriate service plans.
• Provide trauma-informed short-term social-work interventions, crisis support, safety planning, case management, advocacy, referrals, and follow-up.
• Provide individualized support to survivors of domestic violence and other clients facing barriers.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate community workshops and educational presentations on domestic violence, housing rights, and related topics.
• Collaborate with NLSLA attorneys and advocates to help clients navigate legal systems and access legal assistance.
• Coordinate with colleges, CalWORKs programs, and community organizations to establish referral pathways and outreach.
• Conduct community outreach, participate in events, and increase awareness of NLSLA services.
• Provide warm handoffs and coordinate services with social-service agencies and healthcare providers.
• Support program development by refining workshop content and outreach strategies.
• Maintain timely case documentation and reporting for program grants.

Job description

Position Description

Change Lives and Transform Communities – Join Our Social Services Team!

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 175,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that a strong community is built through inclusivity.

NLSLA is proud to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

About The Role

NLSLA is seeking a full-time, temporary Social Worker to support a Douglas Foundation-funded initiative designed to expand access to domestic violence, legal, and social-service resources through community-based workshops, clinics, outreach, and individualized support. The Social Worker will provide trauma-informed assessment, brief intervention, case management, safety planning, advocacy, and resource coordination while helping develop and facilitate educational programming for CalWORKs students, community-college participants, and other low-income individuals and families, with a focus on the Antelope Valley. This position requires regular travel to the Antelope Valley to provide services, conduct community outreach, participate in community events, and support workshops and clinics at partner locations.

In this role, you would report to the Supervisor of Social Services. This position is exempt and temporary.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and identify client needs, strengths, safety concerns, barriers, and appropriate service plans.
• Provide trauma-informed short-term social-work interventions, crisis support, safety planning, case management, advocacy, referrals, and follow-up.
• Provide individualized support to survivors of domestic violence and other clients experiencing social, economic, family, housing, or safety-related barriers.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate community workshops and educational presentations on topics including domestic violence and healthy relationships, domestic violence restraining orders, housing rights, custody and family-law resources, employment rights, traffic-related legal issues, and other community-identified needs.
• Collaborate with NLSLA attorneys and advocates to help clients understand and navigate legal systems and connect clients to appropriate legal assistance.
• Coordinate with community colleges, CalWORKs programs, community-based organizations, and other partners to establish referral pathways, outreach opportunities, and workshop participation.
• Conduct community outreach and participate in resource fairs, tabling events, clinics, presentations, and other activities designed to increase awareness of NLSLA and available services.
• Provide warm handoffs and coordinate services with social-service agencies, government programs, mental-health providers, domestic violence agencies, and other community resources.
• Support program development by identifying emerging community needs, helping refine workshop content and outreach strategies, and strengthening partnerships in the Antelope Valley.
• Maintain timely and accurate case documentation, service records, outreach records, participant information, assessments, and other documentation required for program and grant reporting.
• Track service outcomes and assist with program data collection, evaluation, and reporting related to Douglas Foundation-funded activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation and collaborate with NLSLA case managers, attorneys, advocates, interns, and other staff to address client needs.
• Provide services using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based, and client-centered practices.
• Regular travel to the Antelope Valley is required to conduct outreach, attend community events, facilitate workshops and clinics, meet with community partners, and provide client services. Travel to other NLSLA offices and locations throughout Los Angeles County may also be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned reasonably related to the position and generally within the same level and classification as core responsibilities.
• This position is designated as hybrid. Employees are required to work on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining time eligible for remote work as business needs allow. Specific in-office days may be set by the department or manager to support team collaboration and organizational priorities. Any out-of-state work is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from HR.
• Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required.