UnLocal, Inc. is a community-centered non-profit organization that provides direct immigration legal representation and community education to New York City’s undocumented immigrant communities
UnLocal, Inc. is hiring a Rapid Response Social Worker to join our growing efforts to provide community-led rapid responses for those impacted by ICE raids and expedited removal. The Rapid Response Social Worker will provide holistic support services to immigrant New Yorkers who are at imminent risk of being detained or deported and who interact with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative. They will work with an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, paralegals, organizers, and educators.
1. For immigrant New Yorkers who interact with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative:
2. Collaborate directly with attorneys, paralegals, organizers, and educators;
3. Conduct trainings for UnLocal and Rapid Response Legal Collaborative on topics related to Social Worker / Legal collaboration;
4. Obtain SIFI certification, once eligible, and supervise MSW graduate students;
5. Assist with internal and external reporting, including to city and state funders, and UnLocal Board of Directors;
6. Participate in growing UnLocal’s institutional vision and values.
1. Master of Social Work degree, New York State (NYS) license (LMSW) required;
2. Fluency in Spanish (strongly preferred);
3. Experience providing short term counseling, crisis intervention and safety planning;
4. Experience assisting immigrant communities, low-income communities of color, LGBTQ+ immigrants, and those who are experiencing challenges related to detention, trauma, poverty, disability, and/or other systemically marginalizing factors;
5. Familiarity with New York City & State institutions and social service systems;
6. Experience providing client centered advocacy, in the areas of public benefits, housing, civil and/or criminal legal systems, child welfare, education, and healthcare;
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
8. Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks and creatively problem solve;
9. Strong self-direction skills and ability to work independently required;
10. Excellent time and project management skills;
11. Commitment to social justice and anti-racism
1. This is a full-time position. Salary is $70k and benefits include health, dental, vision, commuter, and access to 401k;
2. 15 days vacation, 11 holidays, 5 sick days and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off;
3. Annual $300 reimbursement for professional development and $360 reimbursement for wellness.
1. We are seeking to fill this position by December 14, 2020. This is a one-year position to start, with an expectation that it will extend beyond one year.
UnLocal, Inc. is hiring a Rapid Response Social Worker to join our growing efforts to provide community-led rapid responses for those impacted by ICE raids and expedited removal. The Rapid Response Social Worker will provide holistic support services to immigrant New Yorkers who are at imminent risk of being detained or deported and who interact with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative. They will work with an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, paralegals, organizers, and educators.
1. For immigrant New Yorkers who interact with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative:
2. Collaborate directly with attorneys, paralegals, organizers, and educators;
3. Conduct trainings for UnLocal and Rapid Response Legal Collaborative on topics related to Social Worker / Legal collaboration;
4. Obtain SIFI certification, once eligible, and supervise MSW graduate students;
5. Assist with internal and external reporting, including to city and state funders, and UnLocal Board of Directors;
6. Participate in growing UnLocal’s institutional vision and values.
1. Master of Social Work degree, New York State (NYS) license (LMSW) required;
2. Fluency in Spanish (strongly preferred);
3. Experience providing short term counseling, crisis intervention and safety planning;
4. Experience assisting immigrant communities, low-income communities of color, LGBTQ+ immigrants, and those who are experiencing challenges related to detention, trauma, poverty, disability, and/or other systemically marginalizing factors;
5. Familiarity with New York City & State institutions and social service systems;
6. Experience providing client centered advocacy, in the areas of public benefits, housing, civil and/or criminal legal systems, child welfare, education, and healthcare;
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
8. Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks and creatively problem solve;
9. Strong self-direction skills and ability to work independently required;
10. Excellent time and project management skills;
11. Commitment to social justice and anti-racism
1. This is a full-time position. Salary is $70k and benefits include health, dental, vision, commuter, and access to 401k;
2. 15 days vacation, 11 holidays, 5 sick days and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off;
3. Annual $300 reimbursement for professional development and $360 reimbursement for wellness.
1. We are seeking to fill this position by December 14, 2020. This is a one-year position to start, with an expectation that it will extend beyond one year.
