Americans for Immigrant Justice
Location
Miami, FL | United States
Job description
CHILDREN'S LEGAL PROGRAM UNACCOMPANIED CHILD ADVOCATE POSITION
Agency Background :
Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice – formerly FIAC), a not-for-profit law firm founded in 1996 to protect and promote the basic human rights of immigrants, has a multicultural and a multilingual staff. AI Justice has represented clients from around the world and is recognized as a powerful advocate and national leader for immigrants' rights. AI Justice works closely with traditional civil rights organizations as well as with grassroots organizations and local, state and national government officials to effect positive change in immigration policies.
DUTIES:
AI Justice is seeking a qualified, Unaccompanied Child Advocate for its work in providing post-release initial services (PILS) to unaccompanied immigrant children who were released from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody. The PILS advocate will primarily assist and coordinate legal services for unaccompanied children released in the South Florida Community.
The advocate will be responsible for following duties:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required.
Location: South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Lee Counties). Position eligible for work from home, hybrid, or in-office designation in accordance with AI Justice Job Classification Policy. Client meetings must be conducted in person.
Salary & Benefits :
Salary starts at $46,000. AI Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health, vision, and dental, and life insurance coverage; 15 paid days of vacation leave; 13 paid holidays; 10 paid health days; 1 personal day. It also includes a TriRail discount commuter benefit and $50/month cell phone stipend to off-set communication expenses. After one year of employment, staff are entitled to paid parental leave and up to 3% matching employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan with increase eligibility thereafter.
How to apply
AI Justice is an EOE/AA employer and we strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups. We value strength in diversity and inclusion within our office and are actively working towards providing an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment free from discrimination for all.
Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to careers @aijustice.org , with subject line "CHILDREN’S LEGAL PROGRAM UC ADVOCATE (PILS)"
Interviews: Top candidates will be invited to interview and submit references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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