Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & Empowerment
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & Empowerment, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual Equivalent Salary: $115,000
Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and life insurance. Retirement eligibility with employer match after 1 year of employment
Reports To: Founder and Executive Director
Employment Status: On site, Full-time
Location: Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment (Main Office)
Program: Mental Health
Agency Description
Amigos de Guadalupe is a community-based organization that provides housing and rental assistance, mental health services, immigration legal services, education programs, and community organizing programs that advocate for systems change. Background
We are seeking a compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and culturally aware Social Worker with a strong understanding of equity and justice issues. As part of our team, you will support our team by enhancing our current services and advocating for future services that support individuals and families, strengthen their coping skills, provide access to resources, and improve their quality of life. Job Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized support plans to help clients and families navigate challenges and build resilience Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly Ensure programs and services are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate Provide leadership and clinical supervision to social work staff and interns, especially in complex client cases Maintain accurate and up-to-date treatment records in compliance with professional standards Connect clients with community resources and external services as needed Identify gaps in available services and advocate for expanded supports Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions as needed Offer crisis intervention and support as needed Mentor and provide professional development opportunities for team members Collaborate across Amigos departments and act as a liaison with public and private agencies Requirements and Competencies
Active California state Licensed Clinical Social Worker in good standing Strong cultural competency Linguistic proficiency in Spanish Prefer at least three years experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Prefer experience in clinical and employee supervision Prefer experience in Program Development and launching initiatives Prefer experience working in unhoused shelter environments Experience working with immigrants and migrants Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect across diverse populations Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting evolving agency goals Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to supervise and motivate teams while maintaining accountability Expert clinical and case management skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and organizational information Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust in diverse communities Work Schedule & Environment
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends Based at Amigos’ main office with frequent fieldwork in the East San José community Ability to travel locally as needed; valid driver’s license preferred Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Frequent walking during community outreach and house meetings Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (event materials, outreach supplies) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Employment & Compliance Information
Employment with Amigos de Guadalupe is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice Amigos de Guadalupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity Employees must comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including public health guidelines Amigos de Guadalupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Amigos de Guadalupe is a community-based organization that provides housing and rental assistance, mental health services, immigration legal services, education programs, and community organizing programs that advocate for systems change. Background
We are seeking a compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and culturally aware Social Worker with a strong understanding of equity and justice issues. As part of our team, you will support our team by enhancing our current services and advocating for future services that support individuals and families, strengthen their coping skills, provide access to resources, and improve their quality of life. Job Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized support plans to help clients and families navigate challenges and build resilience Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly Ensure programs and services are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate Provide leadership and clinical supervision to social work staff and interns, especially in complex client cases Maintain accurate and up-to-date treatment records in compliance with professional standards Connect clients with community resources and external services as needed Identify gaps in available services and advocate for expanded supports Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions as needed Offer crisis intervention and support as needed Mentor and provide professional development opportunities for team members Collaborate across Amigos departments and act as a liaison with public and private agencies Requirements and Competencies
Active California state Licensed Clinical Social Worker in good standing Strong cultural competency Linguistic proficiency in Spanish Prefer at least three years experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Prefer experience in clinical and employee supervision Prefer experience in Program Development and launching initiatives Prefer experience working in unhoused shelter environments Experience working with immigrants and migrants Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect across diverse populations Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting evolving agency goals Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to supervise and motivate teams while maintaining accountability Expert clinical and case management skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and organizational information Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust in diverse communities Work Schedule & Environment
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends Based at Amigos’ main office with frequent fieldwork in the East San José community Ability to travel locally as needed; valid driver’s license preferred Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Frequent walking during community outreach and house meetings Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (event materials, outreach supplies) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Employment & Compliance Information
Employment with Amigos de Guadalupe is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice Amigos de Guadalupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity Employees must comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including public health guidelines Amigos de Guadalupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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