Description
Community and Psychosocial Resource Navigator (Full-Time)
Location: TASSC International, Washington, DC
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary: $45,000–$55,000 (commensurate with experience)
About TASSC International
TASSC International (Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition) is a human rights organization that supports and empowers survivors of torture from around the world. We provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered services that promote healing, advocacy, and community integration in a safe and inclusive environment.
Position Summary
TASSC is seeking a compassionate and trauma-informed Community and Psychosocial Resource Navigator to join our team. The Navigator will serve as a vital link between survivors and critical resources, including mental health care, housing, legal support, and community engagement programs. This role requires a culturally competent, organized, and emotionally intelligent professional with experience supporting immigrant and refugee populations.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Services & Case Management
Conduct comprehensive assessments, intakes, and orientations for new survivors.
Identify mental health and psychosocial needs and connect survivors with trauma-informed providers.
Provide individual therapy (if qualified), including assessment, treatment planning, and referrals.
Support survivors’ transition into empowerment and advocacy programs.
Program Coordination
Develop and facilitate culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices, materials, and training.
Coordinate with the legal team to address survivors’ legal case needs.
Develop and facilitate orientation and educational sessions for clients.
Track outcomes, ensure timely documentation, and support program evaluation and grant reporting.
Resource Navigation & Community Engagement
Build and maintain referral networks with local agencies (e.g., housing, food, healthcare).
Share timely updates on resources with staff and survivors.
Train internal staff and partners on trauma-informed, culturally competent service delivery.
Create and implement procedures for intake, emergency response, and service standards.
Supervision & Leadership
Supervise social work interns, volunteers, and/or clinical case managers.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to support recruitment, training, and retention.
Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations and organizational planning efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of case management experience with immigrants, refugees, or forcibly displaced populations.
Deep understanding of trauma and experience working in trauma-informed environments.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, high-demand settings.
Proficiency in documentation systems, databases, and community mapping tools.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed to provide clinical therapy (or working toward licensure).
Fluency in a second language, especially Amharic, French, or Arabic.
Experience supervising interns, volunteers, or clinical staff.
Strong research, communication, and crisis intervention skills.
High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a sense of humor.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
$45,000–$55,000/year (based on experience)
Benefits:
80% employer-covered medical and dental insurance
403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement options
120 hours vacation (first year), 96 hours personal/sick leave
13 paid holidays + office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
To Apply
Please send your cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to:
info@tassc.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Commitment to Diversity : TASSC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that serves as a “second home” for survivors. Candidates of all backgrounds — especially people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience as immigrants or refugees — are strongly encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
