Social Services Coordinator

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$48,427.00 / yr - $60,534.00 / yr

About KIND

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

Position Summary :

KIND seeks a Social Services Coordinator to work with KIND's child clients and their families to identify needs and gaps in services, assist families in accessing services related to education, health, mental health, housing, mediation, and childcare and provide leadership in establishing and sustaining relationships with local and state social services partners.

This position is contingent upon continued funding.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains a knowledge base of social services available to clients in assigned work areas.
• Develops relationships with community coalitions in areas of high client concentration.
• Establishes working relationships and partnerships with local service providers and administrators in each service area to enhance the referral process.
• Conducts assessments of referred clients, including the larger context in which the child is living, identifying needs, barriers, and safety concerns.
• Maintains documentation regarding attempts to access services and service delivery.
• Tracks and reports client data, outreach actions and outcomes, and general information for program evaluation, performance quality, and development purposes.
• Completes referrals to services, assists families in completing intake requirements for these services, and follow up as necessary.
• Assists KIND legal staff in working with families in crisis and transition.
• Works with other KIND Social Services Coordinators nationally to develop best practices, protocols, and provide training and support on relevant topics for KIND staff.
• Conducts training to support pro bono attorneys and community social providers.
• Works closely with other legal services providers, law firms, corporations, and law schools in relevant jurisdiction(s) to identify and support resource-sharing amongst these partner agencies.
• Supervises interns and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

Our Benefits

For a complete list of benefits, please click here.

Our Focus on Wellness

KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.

For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org / join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer : KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm "no fees" recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website : https : / / supportkind.org / join-the-team / kind-employment-practices /

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Consulting

Industries

Financial Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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