Opportunity Campus Social Worker

Organization: Black & Pink National

Reports to: Program Director

Status: Salaried, Year-Round, 40 hours/week

Compensation: $65,000

The Social Worker at Opportunity Campus will provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based support to LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults aged 19–30 who are system-impacted, and or living with HIV/AIDS. This role involves direct support, case management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners to ensure holistic care for residents and members.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Individual and Group Support: Provide one-on-one counseling and facilitate support groups addressing issues such as trauma, identity, family dynamics, and life skills.
• Case Management: Develop and implement individualized service plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to immediate needs related to mental health crises, housing instability, and interpersonal conflicts.
• Resource Coordination: Connect residents to community resources, including mental health services, legal assistance, and basic needs support.
• Advocacy: Advocate for residents within the community and with service providers to ensure access to necessary services.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions, assessments, and service plans in compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other staff members, community organizations, and service providers to create a supportive network for residents

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Nebraska preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, preferably with LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults or system-impacted populations.
• Commitment to prison abolition and social justice. An understanding of and commitment to prison abolition and ending the criminalization of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
• A working knowledge of the community impact of the criminal legal system and the criminalization of LGBTQ+ people and PLWHA
• Ability to set and achieve short, medium, and long-term goals with residents
• Knowledge: Understanding of trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, and the impacts of incarceration and foster care systems.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, crisis intervention, case management, and cultural competency.
• Experience working within community-based settings

Black & Pink uplifts and invests in the leadership of people who are formerly incarcerated, people impacted by systems of oppression (i.e. white supremacy, anti-Blackness, transphobia, etc.), people who are LGBTQIA2S+, and people living with HIV/AIDS. Candidates with these directly impacted identities are highly encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a residential housing setting and may involve continuous sitting. Team communications predominantly take place virtually (via Zoom, Slack, email, phone, text, etc.), and candidates must be comfortable working in a virtual team environment.

Benefits

Black & Pink National offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; retirement accounts; unlimited paid time off.

Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the job requirements. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Black and Pink does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person