25-040 Legal Navigator

Position: Legal Navigator (English and Spanish fluency required)

Location: Newton

Hours: 35 hours/week 1year with possible extension based on funding)

Salary: $26.78/hour

Start Date: May 17 2025 (or ASAP)

We are looking for an English/Spanish speaking Legal Navigation Support Worker to join our Sources team! This individual must have excellent communication skills a commitment to social justice and be a team player. This is a fulltime position for 1year with a possible extension based on funding.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a communitybased nonprofit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland on Vancouver Island and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults children youth and families facing challenges in life such as mental health disability poverty substance use and conflict. We support our communities through leadership education and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races cultures ethnicities 2SLGBTQIA and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity respect and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

The position will assist in review of individual claim submission process supports and assistance to navigate the refugee claim or appeal process (showing clients where to find accurate information about immigration pathways and refugee claim procedures translating the meaning of a question and transcribing responses on an immigration form and providing information about avoiding immigration fraud Liaising with immigration lawyers and legal aid organizations to provide legal advice to the claimant Assisting claimants in preparing their case by gathering necessary documents and evidence ensuring they are wellprepared for legal proceedings Providing support information and referral written communication on behalf of the client and accompaniment to meetings and hearings and promote and develop relationships with government agencies and other community service providers.

Direct Service:

• Screen and identify Individuals legal issues according to program guidelines and funding mandate.
• Provide emotional support legal resources information and appropriate referrals by telephone website email and appointment.
• Assess client information and determine eligibility for referral to Legal Aid.
• Build and maintain a positive working relationship with other advocates lawyers Legal Service Providers and other relevant groups and individuals.
• Followup with lawyers/clients regarding progress/outcome of case.

Administration:

• Research current policies and procedures laws and case law etc. to keep current with various client issues.
• Ensure legal resources are kept current.
• Maintain complete and accurate program records and statistics for all program activities.
• Perform related administrative practices including record keeping file management and reporting to accredited standards.

Qualifications:

• PostSecondary education/or equivalent training and education in Psychology Sociology or a related social services program.
• Two years experience working in a related field.
• Good understanding of Immigration/refugee Law
• Knowledge of community resources and other social service agencies.
• Selfmotivated with the ability to run an organized caseload.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Must have a valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle.
• Have a clear criminal record check.

Benefits (if applicable):

• 100 employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability life insurance critical illness insurance accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance plan
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: Open until filled