The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.PLC is seeking a full-time social worker to support the dynamic legal team in the Consumer Law Unit.
· Interview older adult clients and assess legal, social, medical, psychological and other needs to assist them to better navigate the legal process
· Provide counseling and emotional support to address older adult clients’ psychosocial needs; coordinate counseling, medical and mental health treatment, housing, and other social services
· Coordinate communication with and advocate on behalf of older adult clients to law enforcement, government agencies, social service agencies, educational institutions, medical and legal professionals, and others to help clients understand and navigate the legal system
· Occasional evening and weekend work required
· Other duties as assigned
· Salary dependent on experience; range of $72,000 to $75,000 with generous benefits package
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
o Monthly Bilingual Pay Premium upon successful completion of an oral and/or written test ($50 for oral premium and $50 for written premium)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
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