AFIRE is now hiring! Job descriptions for the following positions can be found below:
Citizenship Coordinator and Educator (Full-Time)
Community Health Organizer (Full-Time, Short-Term)
Title V Office Assistant (Part-Time Paid Volunteer)
About AFIRE
The Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (AFIRE) is a grassroots community organization whose mission is to build the capacity of Filipino/a/xs* to organize on issues of social, racial, and economic justice that affect undocumented immigrants, domestic workers, seniors, and youth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Citizenship Coordinator and Educator (Full-Time)
Position Summary
Under the supervision of AFIRE’s Executive Director (Michael Aguhar) and in coordination with the Community Organizer (Christine Sumog-oy) and Outreach Coordinator (Tess Brion), this person will conduct outreach and screen for eligibility to apply for U.S. Citizenship. Additionally, the position will require the coordinating of resources for regular citizenship workshops or scheduled in-office appointments. After the workshops, the coordinator will hold regular classes on civic education for interested applicants in preparation for citizenship interviews.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Outreach to the Filipino community to identify legal permanent residents who may be eligible to apply for U.S. Citizenship
Conduct workshops and informational sessions about how to apply for U.S. Citizenship at locations such as churches, grocery stores, and businesses
Schedule appointments for eligible clients to receive application assistance
Coordinate staff and volunteers to assist in outreach and workshops
Collect and organize intake information used for reporting and recordkeeping
Entering data and personal information into a database
Soliciting applicants for attendance in civic education classes in preparation for citizenship interviews
Leading civic education classes and following assigned curricula to empower applicants to understand concepts related to U.S. civic education
Coordinating with the lead agency, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, for materials, trainings, meetings, and other resources as needed
Collect intake forms, scan documents, and maintain accurate records
Provide written reports of outreach activities to achieve deliverables
Attend trainings, orientation, and staff meetings to report on work conducted
Other duties as needed related to the above responsibilities and as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of Filipino community and culture
Strong public speaking skills to present information about eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship
Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with Filipino community leaders and potential applicants
Background or experience in immigration law concepts is a plus
Ability to work independently and proactively communicate updates with AFIRE staff
Ability to lead workshops and classes for Filipino immigrants
Knowledge of project/program management practices
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Google Productivity Apps such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets
Ability to work with a diverse and multi-disciplinary team
Excellent problem-solving and organizing skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Access to reliable transportation throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs
COMPENSATION
Commensurate based on experience
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a Cover Letter and Resume to:
Michael Aguhar, Executive Director
maguhar@afirechicago.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Community Health Organizer (Full-Time, Short-Term)
Position Summary
Under the supervision of AFIRE’s Executive Director (Michael Aguhar) and in coordination with the Community Organizer (Christine Sumog-oy), this person will coordinate health programs as a tool for community organizing. Additionally, this person will conduct outreach and education to community members about cardiovascular health, First Aid/CPR, and viral Hepatitis. In doing so, this person will work to address fundamental barriers within the community related to health and access to health care services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend trainings, orientation, and staff meetings and report on work conducted
Outreach to targeted demographics to provide health information
Conduct relevant workshops or informational sessions about Hepatitis B or other health programs
Hold one-on-one discussions with community members that are identified as possible candidates for health screenings
Coordinate resources for First Aid/CPR workshops with an outside trainer
Coordinate referrals for community members in need of health services
Collect intake forms, scan documents, and maintain accurate records
Coordinate with lead agency, Asian Health Coalition, for materials or additional support related to program implementation
Provide written reports of health programs
Other duties as needed related to the above responsibilities and as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of community health approaches and the capacity to keep updated on current changes
Strong public speaking skills and ability to present relevant information about Hepatitis B and access to health care questions to community members
Ability to work independently and proactively communicate updates with AFIRE staff
Ability to develop curriculum and conducting workshops for immigrants
Knowledge of project/program management practices
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Google Productivity Apps
Ability to deal with a diverse and multi-disciplinary team
Excellent problem-solving and organizing skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Access to reliable transportation throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs
COMPENSATION
Commensurate based on experience; from January 2017 to August 2017
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to:
Michael Aguhar, Executive Director
maguhar@afirechicago.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Title V Office Assistant (Part-Time Paid Volunteer)
Position Summary
Under the supervision of AFIRE’s Community Outreach Coordinator (Tess Brion), this person will be employed through the Chinese American Service League (CASL) in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), under Title V of the Older Americans Act administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
SCSEP provides low-income seniors the opportunity to gain meaningful, part-time, paid work experience in community service positions. SCSEP is an employment and training program designed to assist seniors in updating their job skills and transition them into unsubsidized employment. SCSEP also provides a community service through senior participants work at government or community based host agencies.
ELIGIBILITY
Be 55 years of age or older;
Be unemployed
Reside in Cook County, IL
Be eligible to work in the United States
Have income at or below 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL):
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of Filipino community and culture
Strong interest in developing administrative, in-office skills such as receiving clients, returning phone calls, record keeping, and office supply inventory
Ability to learn basic computer skills such as creating/editing/saving files, using Microsoft Word & Excel, using web based platforms such as Google Chrome, Google Mail, and Google Docs
Ability to work independently and proactively communicate updates with AFIRE staff
Ability to work with a diverse and multi-disciplinary team
Good verbal and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
Part-time (12 hours) at $10.50/hour
HOW TO APPLY
Please call or email:
Tess Brion, Community Outreach Coordinator
Office Phone: (773) 580-1025
tbrion@afirechicago.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted directly.
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AFIRE is an equal opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability level, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.