Bilingual MSW Social Worker — Immigrant Services Advocate

Asian-Americans-For-Equality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan with match

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) seeks a full-time Social Worker to support immigrant communities in Chinatown, Manhattan. You will provide clerical and client services, advocacy, and outreach, coordinating with program staff to address housing, healthcare, and benefits needs.

The position requires an MSW, two years of social work experience, and bilingual fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese). Office hours are Mon-Fri, with occasional evenings for events.

Qualifications

• Bilingual/Fluent in English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• 2 years of experience in social work.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk coverage to direct office traffic and phone inquiries.
• Provide administrative and clerical support, advocacy, and follow-up services for clients with healthcare and social service and housing issues.
• Develop a service plan that prioritizes client’s needs to resolve presented issues.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to resolve issues related to healthcare, medical billing, and government benefits.
• Provide support in case note writing, data entry, and client file maintenance.
• Maintain and update both client files and digital records in the funder database system and/or internal database accurately and timely as required.
• Assist Program Managers and Program Directors in preparing regular reports to funders.
• Provide interpretation for clients and counselors as needed.
• Assist in community outreach, tenant organizing, and mutual aid activities.
• Assist in community workshops, tenant association meetings, and tenant leadership training. Duties include but are not limited to material preparation, client invitation, event logistical support, and post-event follow up.
• Represent AAFE by participating in community events and promote AAFE services.
• Support other programs as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Strong organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) seeks a full-time Social Worker to support immigrant communities in Chinatown, Manhattan. You will provide clerical and client services, advocacy, and outreach, coordinating with program staff to address housing, healthcare, and benefits needs.

The position requires an MSW, two years of social work experience, and bilingual fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese). Office hours are Mon-Fri, with occasional evenings for events.