Bilingual Outreach Worker
About The Position
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO), a non-profit law firm, is hiring two Outreach Workers to support the attorneys by conducting outreach to agricultural workers and their families throughout Ohio. Each year more than 30,000 agricultural workers and family members work in Ohio. They work with many hand-harvest crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and peppers. They also work in packing sheds, grading stations, nurseries, greenhouses, and food processing plants. Agricultural workers sometimes experience legal problems arising from violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, and other federal and state protective statutes. Others encounter legal problems with housing, family law, domestic violence, sexual harassment, government benefits, education, immigration, tax, environmental hazards and other issues.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Excellent organizational and writing skills
- Ability to relate well with clients and community groups
- Computer proficient
- Strong commitment to equity and justice
- Valid driver’s license
- Insurable
- Access to an automobile
Responsibilities
- Visit agricultural labor camps and other housing sites throughout Ohio to inform workers about our services and accept applications for legal assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
