Current Employment Opportunities at Neighbors Link

The mission of Neighbors Link is to strengthen the whole community by actively enhancing the healthy integration of immigrants. Neighbors Link provides innovative and impact driven programming to immigrant families and works to empower clients to successfully navigate community resources and to foster client leadership. Current employment opportunities are listed below. For information on how to apply for each position, click on the plus icon below to learn more about the job description.

Case Coordinator

Job Summary: Neighbors Link is looking for a full-time, compassionate, patient and flexible Case Coordinator who will work closely with immigrant clients and families to help stabilize their lives in times of crisis, and provide ongoing support as needed. The Case Coordinator will assist individuals and families in connecting with community-based resources to address critical needs. The Case Coordinator will provide support in navigating community resources related to medical, mental health, legal and other social services throughout Westchester County. The Case Coordinator will also work closely with our legal team, the Neighbors Link Community Law Practice (NLCLP), to support the attorneys and paralegals in providing case management support for clients and families that need assistance connecting with additional community resources to support their immigration legal case. The Case Coordinator will be able to work collaboratively with staff, families, volunteers and partner agencies in our three locations in Mount Kisco, Ossining and Yonkers. This position will report to the Family Center Director. This position requires to be on site in more than one of our locations. Neighbors Link follows all COVID safety guidelines provided by the CDC.

Responsibilities:

  • Reflect the values and philosophy of Neighbors Link by creating a caring and nurturing environment based on mutual respect.
  • Work with individuals and families with a culturally sensitive approach that allows room for creativity and an opportunity to “meet clients where they are.”
  • Manage an assigned client caseload and document detailed case notes to ensure appropriate follow up and record keeping.
  • Support clients in crisis, assist individuals and families in accessing a wide variety of services, with a focus on empowering clients and cultivating individual autonomy once a crisis has been stabilized.
  • Choose an appropriate intervention technique that will encourage growth within clients and families in order to meet Neighbors Link overall mission of integration and empowerment.
  • Collaborate and strengthen relationships with community partners (i.e. Open Door, Northern Westchester Hospital, Mental Health Association, Catholic Charities, among others) in order to make direct referrals for clients with specific needs.
  • Conduct assessments and re-assessments of clients, including closing cases as appropriate.
    Participate in team meetings, attend assigned trainings and educational workshops.
  • Consult with Family Center Director on new clients that may need immediate support based on needs/risk.
  • Establish service linkages, make necessary referrals and monitor service delivery to ensure that clients are being appropriately supported.
  • Provide regular updates to NLCLP and other departments on the status of clients they have referred for case coordination.
  • Assist with other program activities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Fluent English-Spanish bilingual is required, bicultural preferred
  • Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Case Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field
  • At least two years of previous experience in a similar position preferred
  • Adept at multi-tasking and ability to manage crises
  • Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Salesforce a plus)
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
  • Flexibility to work some weekends and/or evenings
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  • Must be able to travel to all of Neighbors Link locations in Mount Kisco, Ossining and Yonkers
  • Ability to provide a supportive, culturally sensitive, and caring environment for all clients
  • Passion for the Neighbors Link mission and vision

Contact: jobs@neighborslink.org with subject line “Case Coordinator” and provide a targeted cover letter and resume. Starting salary range at $50,000/year with a generous benefits package, including a retirement plan.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Case Coordinator – Full- and Part-Time Positions

Job Summary: You have seen on the news how immigrants seeking asylum in the United States have been bussed to New York and other cities without adequate support or resources. As a bilingual Case Coordinator at Neighbors Link, you will work with families from all over the world who hope to make America their home. You’ll provide a deep level of support to a caseload of families as they move from temporary shelters to permanent homes and become integrated into lower Hudson Valley area communities.

Several full- and part-time positions are available. These are two-year positions with full benefits at Neighbors Link, a high-performing nonprofit organization that supports immigrants with a wide array of programs. After the two-year period, opportunities may be available to transition to a different role within the organization.

Ideal Candidate Qualities
You want to be a part of the Neighbors Link mission, particularly in supporting immigrants as they work to achieve their personal and professional goals. You care deeply about recent migrants and understand how complicated and traumatic their experience might be. You work with individual members of a family according to what each one needs. You are grateful for an opportunity to build a trusting relationship with families who need a range of support: permanent housing, work, schooling for children, food, clothing, furniture, and more. Despite obstacles, you know—or can quickly learn—how to get things done to meet families’ basic needs. You can also juggle about 25 families’ needs at once and will continue working with each for at least one year.

Responsibilities:

  • Reflect the values and philosophy of Neighbors Link by creating a caring and nurturing environment based on mutual respect. Work with individuals and families with a culturally sensitive approach that allows room for creativity and an opportunity to “meet clients where they are.”
  • Support clients in crisis, assist individuals and families in accessing a wide variety of services. Choose an appropriate intervention technique to empower clients and cultivate individual empowerment.
  • Manage a caseload of 25 families and document detailed case notes to ensure appropriate follow-up and record keeping.
  • Establish service linkages, make necessary referrals, and monitor service delivery to ensure that clients are being appropriately supported. Collaborate and strengthen relationships with community partners (for example, Open Door, Northern Westchester Hospital, Mental Health Association, Catholic Charities) in order to make direct referrals for clients with specific needs.
  • Conduct assessments and re-assessments of clients, including closing cases as appropriate.
  • Participate in team meetings, assigned trainings, and educational workshops.
  • Consult with and report to Case Manager on new clients who may need immediate support based on needs/risk. Provide regular updates to the legal team and other departments as appropriate.
  • Interface with the Volunteer Manager, and volunteers as needed.
  • Assist with other program activities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Fluency in English and Spanish required. Working knowledge of other languages is welcome (for example, French, Russian, Arabic, or African languages) but not required.
  • Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Case Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field
  • At least two years of previous experience in a similar position preferred
  • Your own transportation for travel mostly in Westchester but also in lower Hudson Valley.
  • Home base will be at Neighbors Link in Mount Kisco, NY; willing to work from flexible office space and on the road.
  • Work independently AND provide detailed accountability to your supervisor.
  • Patience in working with families who have been unstable for an extended period of time in a new country.
  • Knowledge of social service systems (in any location) and persistence in getting services for clients.

Contact: If you’re interested but have questions, please send your cover letter and resume anyway! We can be flexible for the right person! Please, no phone calls. Send email to jobs@neighborslink.org with subject line, “Case Coordinator,” and provide a targeted cover letter and resume. Starting salary range at $55,000 -$60,000/year with generous health benefits and time off and a matched retirement plan after one year of service.

Staff Attorney

Neighbors Link Community Law Practice, the law department of Neighbors Link, is a leader in the provision of immigration legal services in Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley.  Our dynamic team provides comprehensive and holistic services in legal matters ranging from rapid response, removal defense, federal appeals and complex affirmative filings.  We are a community based legal services practice on the front lines of the fight for the rights of immigrant New Yorkers.

Job Summary:  The staff attorney will handle immigration cases, from legal intake and screening to direct representation in both affirmative matters and removal proceedings as well as conduct Neighbors Link legal programming. The staff attorney will provide representation to clients in various matters, including but limited to:

  • Representation at Removal Proceedings;
  • Visas, including for Victims of Certain Crimes (U) and Family-Based Petitions;
  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status;
  • Adjustment of Status Applications ;
  • Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Relief under the Convention Against Torture before USCIS and EOIR;
  • Naturalization Applications;
  • Employment Authorization Applications; and
  • Representation before the New York Family Court in custody and guardianship matters.

Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Completing individualized assessment of immigration cases and conducting confidential legal consultations to ascertain eligibility for immigration benefits;
  • Completing immigration applications and petitions and compiling supporting evidence;
  • Representing clients before New York Family Court, USCIS and EOIR;
  • Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws;
  • Organize and conduct Pro Se Clinics or other programs as needed; and
  • Providing community education and Know Your Rights presentation via in person and virtual programming.

Requirements:

  • Be admitted to the New York bar and have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in immigration law.
  • Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.
  • This position operates out of Neighbors Link’s Ossining office. There will be some flexibility offered for remote work; however, this is an in-person position.
  • This position requires some travel throughout the Hudson Valley, including but not limited to sites in Westchester.
  • Must be able to work independently to manage and meet legal deadlines.
  • Must be organized.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals/DOJ reps, and our large team of volunteers.
  • Must be able to support the organizations advocacy efforts as needed.

Contact:  Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@neighborslink.org.  Please, no phone calls. Starting salary range at $65,000 -$75,000/year with generous health benefits and time off and a matched retirement plan after one year of service.