Disability Advocacy Program Coordinator

• Nov 2022 - Present

Program Assistant

• May 2022 - Oct 2022

• Took on new position with greater responsibility based on prior performance • Managed data collection, organization, and Cerenade database for three legal service offices• Prepared and submitted programmatic reports for multiple grant-based funding streams• Trained staff in reporting and contractual requirements for national, state, federal, and foundation grants• Trained staff and interns in data collection• Restructured and assumed responsibility of legal intern onboarding and tracking organization Show less

Legal Assistant

• Jun 2019 - May 2022

• Provided operational support while setting up, running new satellite office • Maintained multiple calendars; tracked deadlines; monitored and enforced reporting requirements • Conducted client screenings and intakes; coordinated with various clients, attorneys, providers, and partner agencies• Coordinated and assisted attorneys with conducting research, compiling evidence, drafting motions, and completing various immigration applications for submission• Translated and interpreted between English and Arabic as needed Show less

Refugee Resettlement Facilitator & Coordinator, AmeriCorps Member

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

• Coordinated and tracked 1000+ hours for Refugee & Immigration volunteers and interns performing services for clients in various capacities • Facilitated Cultural Orientation and Financial Literacy courses to newly arrived refugee clients including referring them to additional resources or partnering agencies • Served on the 2019 committee for Rochester’s World Refugee Day • Performed community outreach, recruitment, and on-boarding for all department volunteers • Service delivery and coordination for local and state grants • Completed weekly intake screenings for clients seeking immigration services Show less

Refugee Resettlement Intern

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016