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Client Specialist
ORGANIZATION: NO MORE, NO MAS INC
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3 people are interested
The Client Specialist supports the individual needs of clients with empathy. The Client Specialist coordinates action plans and provides guidance to client based on recommendations of LPC.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Provide individual support to 2-3 individual clients
- Gather case information
- Meet (in-person) for weekly check-ins
- Coordinate case-relevant action plans
- Make referrals to social agencies when necessary
- Report regular case summaries
Additional duties may include
- Résumé writing with client
- Disinfecting common office areas
- Providing duty relief to front entrance volunteer(s)
*This position operates under direction supervision of NMNM LPC and Volunteer Coordinator. Cloth masks, sterile gloves, and other health & safety precautions are part of our new office operations.
Time Required: 4 hrs./wk
Duration: 6 weeks
Minimum Qualifications and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or similar field (preferred)
- Must be able to communicate informatively and empathetically in high-emotion, high-stakes situations
- Knowledge of social services & community resources
- Understanding of legal concerns & reporting
- Must pass background check
Fluency in a language in addition to English is a plus
Program Requirements and Training: 7 total training hours
- 1.5 hours - orientation & initial training session
- 1.5 hours - Reporting & Community Resources
- 2 hours - observation of client specialist
- 2 hours - client specialist activities under supervision of NMNM Counselor
Client Specialists will gain an understanding of treatment planning/case management and gain experience serving vulnerable populations. This position is ideal for those interested in psychology, counseling, social work, education, and community-based work.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated based on successful completion of key job tasks; LPC review, and client surveys.
Volunteers with prior criminal histories may not apply for the Client Specialist position. Please apply for another available position.More opportunities with NO MORE, NO MAS INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NO MORE, NO MAS INC
Location:
Full Address Not Published, E. 12th St., Austin, TX 78702, US
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION: To rebuild the lives and relationships torn apart by domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance abuse. NUESTRA MISIÓN: Restablecer las vidas y las relaciones destrozadas por la violencia domestica, el acoso sexual, y el abuso de sustancias.
Description
Founded in 2010 by and for historically underserved and marginalized community members, No More, No Más rises to the needs of safety and well-being of women and youth in the greater Travis County area. We empower survivors and stand with them in breaking the silence of domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance abuse. Our client-centered services include:
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Legal and survivor advocacy
- Career and financial training
- Parenting education
- Recovery
- Youth drug education and prevention*
- Youth film program (AMDFCMP)*
- And other support services
*Youth programs are part of Austin Metro Drug-Free Coalition Media Project (AMDFCMP).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Full Address Not Published (E. 12th Street)Austin, TX 78702
DATE POSTED
June 2, 2020
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Adult Education
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Life Coaching
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 4-hour shifts per week; for 6 weeks.
- In-Office Position. Must wear face covering & gloves (will be provided). Volunteers must check temperature AT HOME and monitor health.