In addition, candidates will have: A commitment to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population; A commitment to fighting the racial and ethnic disparities in the family regulation system; Experience related to and knowledge of clinical issues regarding child placement and adoption, substance abuse, domestic violence, and related fields; Experience in the field of child welfare; Knowledge of social, psychological, medical, economic, and legal factors that influence behavior; Skills and experience in interviewing clients, assessing their needs, case management, and service planning; Good organizational skills and the ability to track and monitor individual client cases; Skills and experience in interacting with persons of various social, racial, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; Knowledge of public and private social services systems and programs; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing; Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently; and, Foreign language skills a plus. Social Worker responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Interviewing clients and conducting home visits; Performing needs assessments, developing service plans, referring clients to service providers, and making direct connections between clients and programs; Developing linkages with local government agencies and service providers; Helping attorneys prepare for litigation; Advocating for clients in a client-directed practice; and, Other duties as assigned.