Job Position: 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 …
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Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)
Job Title: Outreach Coordinator Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Location: Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full Time, In-Person Position Summary 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 US, particularly their rights to develop their potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economical. 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. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with WAW’s education, case management, and communications teams in our New York Community Center (NYCC). RESPONSIBILITIES Community Outreach & Relationship Building Promote and communicate WAW's mission and objectives, identify …
ESOL Instructor | (Queens, NY) (US) (Part-Time)
Job Position: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to: Education Coordinator, New York Community Center Location: 71-19 162nd Street, Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Tel: (718) 591-2434 Job Type: Part-Time, In-Person Pay Rate: $35/hour Schedule: 10am-12pm , Monday-Wednesday - or - 10am-1pm, Thursday-Friday, plus weekly preparation/administration and pre- and post-testing Start Date: August 15, 2023 Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City and offices in Afghanistan and Washington, DC. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join the New York Community Center (NYCC) team as an ESOL Instructor. This position will work directly with WAW clients in the NYCC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. Instructors …
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Citizenship Instructor | Part-Time (Queens, NY) (US)
Job Description Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City and Afghanistan. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join the New York Community Center (NYCC) team as a Citizenship Instructor. This position will work directly with WAW clients in the NYCC to prepare them for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in ELL instruction, citizenship, or the equivalent, and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. This is a part-time, remote position on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-1pm, October through June. (8 hours per week including teaching, preparation and administration) with a pay rate of $35/hour. Note: This position can be combined with an open in-person, on-site at Queens College ESOL instructor position. The hours for that position are 10am-12pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. These two part-time positions would be for a total of 16 hours per …
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Immigration Attorney, NY (US)
Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization; our mission is dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the U.S, 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. Location: Fresh Meadows, NY Job Type: Full-time, In-person Duration: 3 to 6 months. Temporary position (Starts November 1st, 2023) Reports to: Program Manager, NYCC Job Position Description and Responsibilities WAW is recruiting an Immigration Attorney to provide direct legal assistance to WAW’s clients, as well as strategic legal advice to WAW’s leadership, if needed. The Immigration Attorney will work directly with the Program Manager and the case management team to provide counsel and assistance with ongoing cases and identify means of supporting Afghans currently seeking safety in the United States …
ESOL Instructor, VA (US) (Part-Time)
Job Position: Part-Time English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to: Virginia Community Center Education Coordinator Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City with Community Centers in New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as well as extensive operations in Afghanistan. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join WAW's Virginia Community Center (VACC) team as a part-time ESOL Instructor. This position will teach classes directly with WAW clients at the VACC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. This is a part-time, 18 hours/week position with a pay rate of $35/instructional hour. Responsibilities The ESL Instructor’s primary role will be executing the following tasks: Classroom Administration: Lead in the planning, …