Responsible for LINK Coalition coordination and oversight
Coordinate with President and CEO the mission and goals of the SE Texas LINK Coalition
Responsible for regular communications with SE Texas LINK board members
Responsible for the recruitment of SE Texas LINK board members
Coordinate speaking engagements on the link between violence and animal cruelty
Collaborate with community agencies to support mission of Humane Society and SE Texas LINK Coalition
Increases access to client support services
Connect clients to external support and community resources such as grief counseling, support groups for bereaved pet owners, etc.
Responsible for staff/volunteer psychoeducation
- Provide staff training resources on grief, trauma, community resources, etc., to improve client and animal outcomes
- Develop tools for staff to identify client barriers and unmet needs
Responsible for data collection and analysis
- Builds assessment tools and trains staff in their use data collection practices
- Develop and support education and research initiatives related to animal abuse
- Develops resources and partnerships for data gathering and research
- Research and develop evaluation tools to track program outputs and outcome measures
Supervision Responsibility
Coordinate with social work universities/colleges to establish and support internship responsibilities for macro social work students
Qualifications & Skills
- Licensed social worker (LMSW), with a focus on macro practice work
- Trained to supervise social work student interns
- Familiar with statewide animal laws and regulations
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics
- Ability to work independently within a flexible work setting
- Ability to provide services within a fast-paced and highly emotional setting
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Bilingual Preferred
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days)
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $50,000 annual