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Job Summary Social Worker Job Code: SW01E POSTED: Nov 02 Salary: Open Location: Edinburg, Texas Employer: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. Type: Full Time - Entry Level Segment: Advocacy / Non-Profit Discipline: Mental Health/Social Services Preferred Education: Masters

Employer Information About Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. Established in 1970, TRLA is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income and disadvantaged clients in a 68-county service area that covers the southwestern third of the state, including the entire Texas-Mexico border region. TRLA’s mission is to promote the dignity, self-sufficiency, safety and stability of low-income Texans by providing high quality legal services and related educational services. View all our jobs

Job Description Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) has been awarded a two-year Victims Assistance Grant from the OAG office to fund a social worker position to provide victims of domestic and sexual violence with information about the Texas Crime Victims Compensation Fund and assist clients with completing applications and obtaining funds as well as appeals to denial of funds. Assist victims of domestic and sexual violence in developing individual safety plans to promote the safety and security of both the client and the client’s family. Inform victims about the benefits of obtaining a protective order when needed. Accompany clients to court hearings as an advocate. Assist victims with locating resources in the community including housing, job training, GED classes, utility assistance, and other financial aids available to victims to promote their stability. Assist clients with obtaining health insurance, food stamps and other benefits, by making referrals to social service agencies when needed. For more information visit our website www.trla.org. NOTES: Additional Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience plus an excellent benefits package that includes paid annual leave, sick leave, 401K, health, dental insurance

Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Master of Science in Social Work and Licensed through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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