Somali Bantu Association of America Legal Assistant / Immigration Case Worker San Diego, CA · Part time Company website

Responsible for providing comprehensive case management services and legal assistance to refugees in our immigration legal services office, including conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, and connecting clients to resources and services to support their resettlement and integration. You will also provide advocacy, support, and guidance to clients as they navigate the complex systems and challenges they may face.

About Somali Bantu Association of America

The mission of SBAOA is to educate, serve, and organize cultural and life-skill training programs to promote self-sufficiency among immigrant and refugee families.

Description

**Job Title:** Immigration Case Worker / Legal Assistant


**Job Type:** Part-Time


**Location:** Somali Bantu Association of America


**Salary Range:** $20 to $25 per hour


**Job Overview:**

As an Immigration Case Worker / Legal Assistant at Somali Bantu Association of America, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to refugees as they navigate the complex immigration system. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, and connecting clients to resources and services to support their resettlement and integration.


**Responsibilities:**

- Conduct assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized service plans

- Connect clients to resources and services to support their resettlement and integration

- Provide advocacy, support, and guidance to clients as they navigate the complex immigration system

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes and documentation

- Collaborate with the USCRI Office and any other immigration related translation service providers and community partners to ensure clients receive comprehensive support


**Requirements:**

- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field

- Previous experience working with refugee populations and/or in immigration case management

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Fluency in Somali, Dari, Arabic or other relevant languages preferred


**Please note:** Somali Bantu Association of America follows Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and does not inquire about criminal backgrounds during the hiring process.


If you are passionate about supporting refugees and helping them navigate the immigration system, we encourage you to apply for the Immigration Case Worker / Legal Assistant position at Somali Bantu Association of America.

Salary

$18 - $20 per hour