JOB TITLE: Mental Health Counselor REPORTS TO: Program Manager, New York Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary WAW is looking for a full-time mental health counselor who can support the women at our New York Community Center (NYCC). The NYCC provides direct side-by-side and comprehensive services to the Afghan, South Asian, Arab, and Muslim immigrant communities of New York City (NYC) and remote (phone or online) support to Afghans and other immigrants that reside outside of NYC. The position will …
Caseworker, NY (US)
Job Title: Caseworker Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community CenterWomen for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change.Position Summary The Caseworker is a full-time position at WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC) and reports directly to the Program Manager. The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client’s cases in a timely manner, supporting the Staff Attorney alongside the case management team. The Caseworker will provide services as needed, always using a strength-based approach. The caseworker will work with external …
Paralegal, NY (US)
Job Position: Paralegal Location: New York Community Center (NYCC), Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Full time: Hybrid In-Person/Remote/Day Shift Salary: $60,000 a year Job Description: Women for Afghan Women (WAW) in the US is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to serving minority communities in New York and Virginia. We are looking to add a paralegal with experience in immigration law to our legal. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment. You will work on a range of immigration cases including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and naturalization. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong initiative, ability to handle a high volume and diverse caseload, excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask. Responsibilities: Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation, and completing USCIS …
Youth Program Team Leader, NY (US) (Part-Time)
Job Type: Part-time Salary: $30/hour JOB TITLE: Youth Program Team Leader REPORTS TO: Education Program Coordinator, New York Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary The Youth Leadership Team Leader serves as a mentor and role model for the youth participants enrolled in the Youth Leadership Program (ages 10-15) and the Afghan Youth Rising (AYR) program (ages 16-20) conducted by WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC). Program participants are …
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Development / Grants Coordinator, NY (US)
JOB TITLE: Development/Grants Coordinator REPORTS TO: Development Director Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is grassroots, organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of Afghan women, girls and families particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. WAW has offices in Afghanistan, New York, and District/ Maryland/Virginia area. DESCRIPTION WAW’s Development/Grants Coordinator, based at the WAW Headquarter in New York City, reports to the Director of Development and works in close coordination with the Program Teams and Finance both in the United States (US) and in Afghanistan. Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Development/Grants Coordinator is responsible for research, writing, and submission of grant proposals, letters of intent, grant reports, and other materials or correspondence needed to support WAW’s grant compliance, fundraising and outreach goals, …
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Job Placement Coordinator, VA (US)
JOB TITLE: Job Placement Coordinator REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Virginia Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary The Job Placement Coordinator is a full-time position and reports directly to the Program Manager. The coordinator is responsible for recruiting and then finding suitable employment for clients in need. The coordinator will work with external partners that can provide employment opportunities to maximize support for WAW’s …