Community Worker

3 weeks ago


Modesto, United States California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Full time
Job Details

Job Location
CRLA Headquarters - Modesto, CA

Remote Type
Hybrid

Position Type
Full Time

Job Category
Outreach

Description

WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1966, CRLA's mission is to fight for justice and individual rights alongside the most exploited communities of our society. Through a network of regional offices and cross-cutting programs, CRLA provides legal services to tens of thousands of low-income people annually. Our work impacts farmworkers, indigenous populations, individuals with disabilities, immigrant populations, LGBTQ+ communities, women, children, and low-income families in rural areas.

  • Position: Community Worker - Immigration Initiative
  • Experience: 6+ months
  • Application Deadline: Open until filled
  • Location: CRLA Modesto Office
  • Term of Employment: Regular, Full Time (37.5hrs/week)
  • Other: FLSA Non-Exempt, Union Position
Reporting to the Directing Attorney for the Immigration Initiative, the Community Worker will perform initial screenings for eligibility, interviews to determine the nature of the legal problem/s, conduct community outreach and presentations, and will seek DOJ accreditation to provide representation in affirmative Immigration matters.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Client Interviews: Engage with clients to determine their eligibility for immigration benefits, helping them gather the necessary documentation and information for their applications.
  • Application Assistance: Provide support throughout the application process, which includes assisting with form completion, gathering supporting documents, and submitting applications in a timely manner.
  • Case Management: Maintain a caseload of clients, ensuring timely follow-ups on their applications, while keeping detailed records of all interactions and progress.
  • Advocacy: Act as an advocate for clients in their interactions with government/local agencies, and other service providers.
  • Connecting Clients to Services: Help clients access additional support services such as healthcare, mental health services, housing assistance, and transportation.
  • Legal Representation: Provide representation in administrative interviews and other settings appropriate for non-lawyers and help with the preparation of simple documents using standard forms.
  • Community Outreach and Education: Provide legal information and skills training to individuals and groups to help our clients understand and assert their legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Collaboration with other agencies: Maintain CRLA liaison with community organizations and groups to ensure that CRLA resources address client community needs.
  • Program Compliance: learn rules and regulations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation.
  • Travel: Travel as needed, may be required to work outside the office on occasion
  • Other Duties: Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor as needed.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, especially when working with diverse client groups, including those in crisis, seniors, people with disabilities, people of color, the homeless, non-English speakers, service providers, government employees, and community partners.
  • Teamwork & Independence: The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is important. Being able to manage pressure with empathy and professionalism is key.
  • Organizational and Case Management: Strong verbal, written, organizational and case management skills are needed
  • Trauma informed: Experience with providing services with a trauma informed lens.
  • Applicants must have car and car insurance.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
  • Experience with working with marginalized or vulnerable populations.
  • Experience working with immigrants.
  • Experience working or volunteering with social service or non-profit organizations.
  • Strong personal work ethic, initiative, and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) or other language spoken by CRLA clients


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