Caseworker

Job description Job Title :

• Caseworker Reports to : Program Director New York Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life.
• WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change.
• Position Summary The Caseworker is a full-time position at WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC) and reports directly to the Program Manager.
• The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client’s cases in a timely manner, supporting the Staff Attorney alongside the case management team.
• The Caseworker will provide services as needed, always using a strength-based approach.
• The caseworker will work with external organizations and agencies to maximize support for WAW’s clients.

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Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree, required Passionate and experienced in working with Immigrant and refugee community Ability to create a safe, respectful, positive, fun, and welcoming environment by modeling professionalism and utilizing positive reinforcement Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Flexible and ready to manage multiple tasks and projects Patient and kind demeanor in the face of difficult or frustrating situations Language skills in Dari, Pashto, and / or Urdu preferred Compensation Job Type :

Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work. (Required) To apply, submit your cover letter and resume via email.

Please type Caseworker, NY – [your last name] in the subject line and apply at your earliest convenience as we are looking to hire as soon as possible.