Order#: NY1485748

　　Social Worker

　　Duties/Responsibilities:Have the ability to work independently while also taking direction and operating as part of our legal team. Must work cooperatively with all staff in the Immigration Program, which includes attorneys, paralegals, social workers and support staff.Be able to work with clients who have been victim of trauma and their families.Be able to work with families of detained people to develop and implement release from detention plans.Identify and build relationships with area shelters and resource programs available for non-citizens.Have the flexibility to handle an array of projects as the need arises, and be able to multi-task.Be very organized and capable of tracking work carefully for the purpose of grant and contract reporting requirements, as well as participating in preparing required data and reports to funders.Local travel to and from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility is required as well as occasional trips to the Buffalo office.Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

　　Requirements/Skills - Required:Degree in social work, psychology, or other social services related field.1 years-experience.Have a sincere ability and desire to work with low-income immigrants facing possible deportation and their families.Excellent writing and spoken abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and familiar with such basic office technology as faxing, emailing and copying.VLP is a paperless office; candidates must be proficient with computers and technology, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and electronic case management systems.Requirements/Skills - Preferred (not required):Prior experience working with low-income immigrants.Fluency in Spanish.

　　TO APPLY: Please send a resume, a cover letter clearly explaining your interest and qualifications.Include contact information for 3 references and send your materials to: Stephanie Thurston at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as received.