Bilingual Mobile Advocate Social Worker - Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center Social Work Department is seeking a Bilingual Mobile Advocate Social Worker to join the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center. The position engages sexual assault survivors by providing clinical interventions and system navigation. Candidates must be bilingual and Spanish-speaking. The role provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered crisis intervention, advocacy, support, information, and referrals to survivors of interpersonal violence and their families. It also involves coordinating care with internal and external providers, law enforcement, social service organizations, and community advocates to support continuity of care and survivors’ involvement in the criminal justice system. This is a regular, part-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week on the day shift, with an FTE of 80%. The hourly pay range is $43.41 to $67.93. The position is represented by SEIU 1199NW HMC Social Worker and Dietitian. Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center and provides specialized care to patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, including vulnerable residents of King County.

Requirements

Must be bilingual and Spanish-speaking.
Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
One year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent; experience may include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.
Within 90 days of hire, must hold one of the following Washington State credentials: Agency Affiliated Counselor; Licensed Social Work Associate – Advanced; Licensed Social Work Associate – Independent Clinical; Licensed Advanced Social Worker; or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered information, crisis intervention, legal, medical, and general advocacy, support, and referrals to survivors of interpersonal violence.
Provide crisis intervention to victims and family members over the phone and in person.
Provide assessments and brief interventions to victims and their families.
May provide case management and system navigation.
Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to addressing systemic oppression when serving diverse populations.
Develop ongoing relationships with internal teams and external health providers, law enforcement, and social service providers to support effective, timely continuity of care for primary and secondary survivors.
Partner with City of Seattle, King County, and community-based advocates to help sexual assault survivors receive timely and helpful advocacy regarding their involvement in the criminal justice system.
Attend King County Networking Meetings and other community meetings via web-based platforms or in person as indicated.