Trauma-Informed Community Advocate - NYC

Cherokee Federal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (up to 6%)

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Rx coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

EAP

FSA/HSA options

Professional development

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks Community Associates to deliver on-site trauma-informed social services at sanctuary hotels in New York City. You will engage migrants, conduct culturally sensitive assessments, and coordinate with city agencies and immigration services to address needs.

Responsibilities include bilingual casework, referrals to ESL and childcare, and collaboration with DOE and MOIS. The role emphasizes teamwork, independence, and sensitivity to trauma, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant social services experience with vulnerable populations.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with trauma experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork ability.
• Basic understanding of immigration laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• DOE coordination on student registration, school placement, attendance, transportation, troubleshooting.
• Referrals to ESL instruction and childcare services.
• Medical care coordination and MOIS collaboration.
• Referrals to immigration legal services and other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Immigration knowledge

Child development understanding

Teamwork and independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant social services experience

Preferred BSW or related human services degree + 2 years trauma experience

Job description

Cherokee Federal seeks Community Associates to deliver on-site trauma-informed social services at sanctuary hotels in New York City. You will engage migrants, conduct culturally sensitive assessments, and coordinate with city agencies and immigration services to address needs.

Responsibilities include bilingual casework, referrals to ESL and childcare, and collaboration with DOE and MOIS. The role emphasizes teamwork, independence, and sensitivity to trauma, with a comprehensive benefits package.