Outreach Immigration Advocate (Part-time)

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children • Part-time • Naples, Florida • 1m ago

Job Details

Naples Shelter - Naples, FL

Part Time

4 Year Degree

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

Outreach Immigration Advocate (Part-time)

Details

FSLA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time

Training Requirements: Direct Staff

Reports To: Legal Services Director

Location: Naples

Education

Experience

Bi-lingual (English, Spanish, Creole preferred)
Experience in domestic violence intervention & prevention preferred
Training and experience in crisis intervention counseling preferred
Ability to advocate on behalf of victims
Represent women in court
Ability to attain required immigration training and certifications
Become fully trained in immigration and certified by USCIS as an application assistant
Able to demonstrate an understanding of immigration nuances and become fully certified to be able to represent participants in immigration court if needed
Calm under pressure
Good organizational skills
Good computer skills
Excellent recordkeeping and documentation skills

Requirements

Overview

Support residential victims & survivors with their immigration paperwork. Provide support, counseling, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence who already have a U-Visa or work permit through the immigration process. Provide information regarding the completion of paperwork, judicial system, both criminal and civil, litigation needs, and immigration timelines. Assist with arrangements for additional legal services. Work Closely with FIAC, Legal Aid, FCADV and pro bono attorneys. Maintain relationship with FIAC for additional technical assistance.

Essential Functions

Assess participants’ needs relative to their immigration status
Assess lethality of participant’s situation
Assist client with adaptation and development of safety plan
Work towards developing and maintaining Shelter immigration certification
Complete all appropriate immigration petitions and their appendices for eligible victims of domestic violence and their families
Transport participants and their families to immigration essential appointments when necessary
Maintain and report statistical measurements as required
Maintain documentation as required. Maintain knowledge of community resources and refer/advocate as necessary. Maintain current knowledge of domestic violence. Maintain current knowledge of immigration requirements.

Individual Counseling:

Provide individual counseling; crisis intervention; emotional support; guidance; information and referral.

Emergency Legal Advocacy/Criminal Justice Support:

Emergency legal advocacy, criminal justice support; assistance with restraining orders, injunctions, and other protective orders; assistance with petitions such as child abuse; advocacy for victims at any stage of the criminal justice process; post sentencing services and support.

Personal Advocacy, Emergency Financial Assistance, and Follow-Up Contact:

Personal advocacy; emergency financial assistance and follow-up; assistance to secure victims’ rights, remedies, and services from other agencies; locate emergency financial assistance; intervene with employers, creditors, and others on behalf of the victim; assist in filing for losses covered by public and private insurance programs including workman’s compensation, unemployment benefits, welfare; accompany victim to the hospital. Assist with processing requests for emergency financial assistance for items such as transportation, food, clothing, emergency housing, etc. Assist with filing for compensation claims which includes advising victims of the availability of crime victim compensation. Assist in completing required forms; gathering needed documentation; etc. Follow-up contact (in person, via telephone, or written) to offer emotional support, provide empathetic listening, and check on victim’s progress.

Crisis Hotline Counseling:

Provide victims with crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information, referrals, etc.

ADA

Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-of-hearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Contact Information

Info@naplesshelter.org 239.775.3862 www.naplesshelter.or