Rising Voices: Community Navigator

Rising Voices:
Community Navigator

Location
: MI

Salary
: $52,000 - $60,000 (Yearly)

Company
:
Rising Voices

Department
:
Organizing

Employment Type
:
Non-Profit

Minimum Level of Experience
:
Departmental Staff (role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

Job Title
:
Community Navigator

Department
:
Organizing

Reports To
:
Organizing Director

FLSA Classification
: full-time, non exempt

Work Arrangement
: full-time, hybrid, guaranteed one-year position with possibility of extension pending funding and programmatic needs.

Rising Voices is a nonprofit organization that seeks to organize and develop the leadership of Asian American women, families and young people for power around progressive values and policy in the state of Michigan through community and cultural organizing, electoral engagement, and policy advocacy for a future where all families can thrive.

We envision a state and communities where our families have access to just economic policies, in-language support, affordable and culturally competent healthcare, inclusive education, welcome for immigrants, advocacy for workers, policy representation and accountability for our electeds. Our theory of change includes multiple strategies for power that serve to develop leadership within Asian American communities that will move local state and federal progressive policy and help elect progressive candidates to champion those issues.

Rising Voices is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics, a 501(c)(4) non‑profit organization;
Rising Voices Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics Fund, a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization.

The Community Navigator provides support to Asian American individuals and families in Michigan who are facing or at risk of detention and deportation. This position involves working closely with impacted individuals and families to help them navigate immigration-related challenges, connect to legal support, and access mutual aid and emergency resources. The Community Navigator will help individuals and families understand their options, stay organized, and get connected to the support they need.

This position reports to the Organizing Director and works closely with external partners, providing legal and direct services. As the Community Navigator position will work closely with impacted families in the AAPI community, applicants are not limited to licensed social work professionals. Rising Voices invites community members with lived experience, organizing and volunteer experience, and will provide training as necessary.

The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Community Outreach

• Conduct outreach to Asian American communities, including Know Your Rights presentations at community events to introduce Rising Voices and connect them to available support
• Offer one‑on‑one guidance, coaching, and practical support to individuals and families as needed, with capacity for moral and emotional support
• Build trust through authentic and accountable relationships with families

Resource Navigation

• Provide culturally responsive community resource navigation and support for families facing detention or deportation, recognizing how immigration issues affect the whole family and their community.
• Complete intake assessments in coordination with our legal services partners and work with individuals and families to develop personalized support plans
• Coordinate referrals for additional needs beyond legal support, such as housing, healthcare, mental health services, food assistance, or applying for SNAP and other benefits
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations, including legal service providers and direct service agencies, to support coordinated referrals and follow‑up, helping…