Immigrant Community Specialist 1 - Vacancy ID# 186408

State Department Of Washington • Albany, NY

254d • $66,951 - $85,138 • Remote

About The Position

The Office for New American (ONA) was established to assist newcomers to New York State who are eager to contribute to our economy and become part of the family of New York State. ONA helps New Americans fully participate in New York State civic and economic life. As we amend current grants and add new ones to meet the needs of New Americans across the state during this time of continuous changing federal immigration policy. The Community Immigrant Specialist 1 duties in Office for New Americans will include but are not limited to the following.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in providing assistance to or helping constituents, clients or citizens understand and participate in public and private programs, one year of which must have been in human services and/or the attainment of United States citizenship.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension of an appropriate language is required.
• Candidates must be able to communicate at a native level of fluency and demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues and nuances.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of the required experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for five years of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience working with immigrant populations.
• Work experience working with contract/grant compliance or monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor various contractual documents and prepare periodic compliance reports of unit activities for review.
• Ensure that procedures for providing services to target recipients are monitored and adjusted to ensure the smooth flow of work which will include thorough site visits.
• Respond to requests for information from new Americans, service providers, public officials, and the general public.
• Meet with individuals or groups to provide information and answer questions.
• Provide information on and referral of immigration issues including US citizenship and temporary assistance programs and services.
• Help develop partnerships across the ONA (Office for New Americans) network and state agencies and identify areas of growth for immigrant communities.
• Assist in the coordination of immigration workshops throughout New York State.
• Target outreach to new immigrant populations, based on most current census and resettlement data available.
• Provide ombudsman services to immigrants.
• Respond to constituent calls and letters regarding immigration matters and other concerns.
• Follow-up with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide referrals to citizenship contract providers for legal immigration assistance.
• Direct legal assistance to immigrants to assist with their transition to life in the United States.
• Assist with services to immigrants and other new Americans with other agencies.
• Ensure the availability of social and economic assistance to new Americans and their families.
• Provide technical assistance and professional development opportunities for the organizations ONA is contracting with.
• Other duties as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree