Bilingual Client Advocate

ABCD delivers its programs and services through a network of neighborhood sites located throughout Boston and Malden. As a Client Advocate, you will handle direct case management services to clients currently at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line who live in Boston, Malden, Medford, and Everett at a neighborhood site.

• Maintain case management files and provide supportive services and referrals.
• Conduct intake process and assist clients in establishing educational and occupational goals.
• Develop positive working relationships with various organizations within the public and private sectors to expand placement efforts.
• Identify support services needed, make appropriate referrals, and orient new clients to referred programs.
• Conduct workshops for diverse populations of the community.
• Assist clients in properly completing job applications and resumes for employment opportunities.
• Follow up with prospective agencies and employers to maintain up-to-date information on employment opportunities.
• Provide clients with services for EITC tax preparation, food pantry, fuel assistance, Summer Works, and Virtual Gateway services, including food stamps and health insurance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, with up to one year of experience in case management, job development or general office support required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual skills as needed;
  Spanish preferred and required.
• Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Expected Salary: $43,625 USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.

Make a Difference:
Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.

ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.

We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of comprehensive benefits.

At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.

Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.

ABCD is the shortest distance between two points ? from where you are to where you want to be. Discover the tools and resources you need to move from poverty to stability and from stability to success.