Community Associate

Community Associate Responsibilities Include:

• Culturally sensitive registration, intake, roster tracking, and assessment

• Bilingual Spanish/English case services

• Referrals to community-based programs and organizations

• Coordination with interpretation and translation services

• Coordination with the NYC Department of Education (DOE) on student registration, school placement, attendance, transportation, and troubleshooting as needed

• Referrals to ESL instruction

• Referrals for childcare

• Medical care coordination

• Coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs (MOIS)

• Referrals to immigration legal services

• Other tasks as necessary to facilitate delivery of necessary services to clients, including storage and distribution of packaged meals.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Community Associate Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant social services experience with people who are vulnerable and have experienced significant trauma.

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in social work or other human services field + two years of relevant experience working with people who are vulnerable and have experienced significant trauma

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to learn quickly and problem solve

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Basic understanding of immigration laws and procedures

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) preferred

• Solid understanding of trauma and experience delivering trauma-informed services

• Crisis intervention experience

• Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations

• Understanding of child development and child welfare

• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Community Coordinator, Shift Lead, or Community Engagement Manager.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Community Associate Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.