Immigrant Community Specialist 2, Vacancy Id#156810 - New York, United States - State, Department of

State, Department of

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Substitution:
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.

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:

Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered.

To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

Substitution:
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.

Duties Description
The Immigrant Community Specialist 2 duties in Office for New Americans will include but are not limited to the following:

Monitor and provide supervisory oversight of various contractual documents and prepared periodic compliance reports of unit activities for review.
Ensures 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.
May meet directly with individuals or groups to provide information and answer questions.
Provide information on and referral of immigration issues including U.S. citizenship and temporary assistance programs and services.
Help develop partnerships across the ONA 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.
Ensures 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.
Supervise professional and support staff.

Additional Comments
The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.