Position Description

CIANA is looking for highly responsible, flexible, and detail-oriented Residential Advisors (RAs) to assist newly arrived asylee families with children living in a NYC Family Shelter located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Working with CIANA management, the RAs will welcome and engage asylum-seeking families, covering different shifts during the week and over the weekend.

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The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant social services experience with immigrant populations, or two years of relevant experience working with immigrant population; or experience in a congregate housing or shelter setting

• Ability to problem-solve and work as part of a team

• Basic understanding of immigration laws and regulations

• Cultural competency and understanding of child welfare regulations

• Good English verbal and written communication skills

• Fluency in Spanish is required; other languages is a plus

 

Responsibilities

• Registration, intake, tracking, room check/bed count, assessment, reporting

• Interpretation and translation

• Information and Referral services: assist with referrals for healthcare, ESL classes, childcare, afterschool programs, legal services, public benefits

• Coordination with DOE and City agencies on student registration, school placement, attendance, transportation, and troubleshooting as needed

• Other tasks as necessary to facilitate delivery of necessary services to shelter clients

• Shifts include week days or night or weekends

 

Time Commitment

Full Time

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Salary

$39,000-$40,000 per year

 

Benefits

Paid time off, workers compensation, and unemployment insurance

 

Location

• In-person

• Bogart Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to info@cianainc.org