ProBAR empowers immigrants through high-quality legal education, representation, and connections to services. ProBAR serves immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley border region with a particular focus on the legal needs of adults and unaccompanied children in federal custody. Founded in 1989 as a project of the American Bar Association, ProBAR’s office is located in Harlingen, TX. For more information about ProBAR, please visit our website: https://ambar.org/probar 

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job 

Conducts social work case activities and client support intakes/referrals. 

 
Principal Duties/Job Responsibilities  

• Conducts clinical assessments with clients to determine their social, developmental, emotional, economic status, or other needs in support of the Project activities. 
• Documents interventions by maintaining client files, including uploading data to appropriate case management databases. 
• Maintains all records of duties performed and  ensures the confidentiality of the data and its safekeeping, irrespective of storage media. 
• Conducts outreach to community partners, including organizations and mental health service providers, to develop and implement post-release and care plans. 
• Assists in providing individual, group, and family counseling and skills training. Provides therapeutic interventions to address behavioral and emotional issues. 
• Assist in the explanation of best practices for safe resettlement in the United States. May also assist in explaining court proceedings to clients released from detention. 
• Provides support to staff members on matters related to social work, counseling, and case interventions. 
• Must be familiar with conducting virtual meetings, training, and observations via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype, Asana, or equivalent platforms. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience  

• Possession of Master’s Degree in Social Work and licensure (LMSW) or Master’s Degree in Counseling and licensure.  
• At least one years’ experience providing services as a Social Worker or Counselor. 
• Fluency in English and Spanish in both oral and written forms. 
• Proficiency in both Microsoft Office and Google tools and products. 
• Ability to problem solve issues during stressful situations. 
• Must be able to identify visual and verbal ques when interacting with clients and colleagues.
• Must have reliable internet and phone connection. 
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between office and off-site work locations. 
• Must be insurable and have an acceptable driving record.
• This position requires the ability to travel to and enter care provider facilities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services, which provide housing and services to unaccompanied children. This position will require the provision of legal services to unaccompanied children in such care provider facilities. In accordance with the federal regulation, background check will be required for this position.