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Housing Program assistant
Full Time 40 hrs/w
Entre Hermanos is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated people who are passionate about linking those living with chronic conditions to long-term, stable housing while improving housing retention skills and building positive landlord relationships.
We seek applicants who value diversity and inclusivity. Women, individuals who identify as Latinx ,Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are all encouraged to apply.
Housing program assistant Duties/Responsibilities:
§ Carry out case management services: develop supportive relationships, assess for housing needs, create service plans, and monitor participant progress.
§ Assist with housing searches to obtain stable, safe housing for individuals with housing barriers.
§ Coach participants on housing retention skills and coordinate services for improved housing and financial stability.
§ Complete housing program eligibility renewals.
§ Network to create a working knowledge of local housing resources, understand the impact of the current housing crisis in the Region, and the complexities of housing barriers.
§ Provide support and education on the Landlord/Tenant Laws and advocate for participant’s rights as tenants, respond to complaints and develop positive liaison relationships with landlords and housing authorities.
§ Collaborate with medical case managers to facilitate client care and resolve short-term needs.
§ Maintain timely, accurate and confidential client files in accordance with program requirements.
§ Participate in appropriate Entre Hermanos’s committees or activities to promote quality improvements.
§ Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: Must be Bilingual ( SPANISH/ENGLISH )
§ Experience providing case management (or similar) services to people with high barriers to care.
§ Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a social services or related field; equivalent experience is acceptable.
§ Lived experience: individuals from non-dominant cultures encouraged to apply.
§ Send your resume & Cover letter with summary of experience requested to
§ martha@entrehermanos.org
Entre Hermanos is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Non-Medical Case Management MAI
Entre Hermanos is currently looking for an enthusiastic bilingual (English/Spanish,) professional and experienced individual to assist people living with HIV maintain program eligibility and access social and medical resources. The Non-Medical Case Manager will work as part of an interdisciplinary team at Entre Hermanos, assisting people living with HIV to improve their lives by providing assistance in four areas:
(1) Provide HIV/STI education and prevention,
(2) to ensure patient access to an HIV specialist,
(3) to ensure patient access to HIV treatment and
(4) to ensure patient access to stable food, shelter and transportation.
The following statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels characteristic of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties and prerequisites applicable to individual positions that have been so classified.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the non-medical case manager will listen to their needs and create an action plan to fulfil them. The non-medical case manager will provide services relating to improving retention in care for this specialized subset of patients. Provide education and referrals for people who required it. Ensures eligibility for a variety of medical and social services and assists patients in completing appropriate paperwork. They may provide assistance in accessing social, community, legal, financial and other needed services. They may perform a range of administrative functions required to ensure efficient program operation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates patient documentation to maintain eligibility for a variety of core medical and social support services for Case management programs.
Conducts patient interviews required to complete intake applications and all required forms for core medical and social support services;
Works closely with medical case managers and peer navigator to reduce patient barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social services;
Assist with the identification of community resources that build support for medically and socially complex patients;
Maintain current information on all regularly accessed community resources for Case Management
Perform a range of administrative functions required to ensure efficient program operation.
Maintain professional growth and development through completion of required departmental and Washington State Department of Health competencies.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma, GED or 3 years of directly related experience… bilingual (English/Spanish).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to effectively communicate information in a manner easily understood by the client.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize duties.
Knowledge of community health care and vocational services and resources.
Fluent in Spanish and English writing and speaking.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Washington driver’s license and ability to drive using own vehicle for community visits with mileage reimbursed at standard rates.
Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
Required N-95 mask fitting, testing, vaccinations to include annual TST, Tdap, and Hepatitis B will be determined based on location and nature of position.
FULL TIME ( 40HRS/WEEK)
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
No or very limited physical effort required.
Home, hospital & nursing home visits may be required.
Send your Resume and intention letter to: martha@entrehermanos.org
Staff Attorney
Understanding Pronouns
The Goal:
Our goal is to help people communicate accurately and respectfully with one another. One thing to note: Language changes.
Understanding Pronouns –
What’s a pronoun, why they matter, and what to do if you make a mistake?
What’s a pronoun? Pronouns are related to gender identity and expression, but there aren’t specific pronouns for specific genders. We use pronouns most often when referring to someone without using their name.
Example: Have you heard from Javier? HE hasn’t texted me back all day. (He is the pronoun)
Why they matter? It’s a simple way to affirm their identity. As well as it’s a way to let them know that you see them, you affirm them during a time when they’re being targeted by so many discriminatory anti-trans state laws and policies.
What if you make a mistake? It happens, we all make mistakes! Correct yourself quickly and move on. The best thing to do is use the correct pronouns the next time. If someone corrects you say, “thank you.” Don’t forget, do better!
Tips: Consider meeting someone to practice. For every time you get it wrong, do it right 3 times.
Explain each one:
He/Him/His: are gender-identity pronouns that are usually used to refer to people who identify as “men or boys.”
She/Her/Hers: is a set of gender-identity pronouns used to refer to people who identify as “women or girls.”
They/Them/Theirs: For many trans, non-binary, or gender non-conforming people, using they/them pronouns enable them to navigate the world in a non-gendered way and have their identity reflected to them in a respectful way. These set of pronouns are used as gender neutral pronouns to refer to a single person.
He/They or She/They: That means you can use both pronouns, and you can alternate between those when referring to them. Either pronoun would be fine. The best approach is to listen to how people refer to themselves or ask.
Resource: Valerie Carrillo / valerie.reina93@gmail.com
Roe v. Wade
NEW RELEASE – FOR IMMADIATE RELEASE
Seattle, Washington
May 5th, 2022
Contact: Robert Foss
Tittle: Acting Executive Director at Entre Hermanos
Phone: 206.274.1510
Email: robert@entrehermanos.org
Entre Hermanos Statement for: Roe v. Wade
Entre Hermanos stands for equality and human rights. This week an opinion draft from the Supreme Court of the United States was leaked where the Court’s majority voted to overturn what has been the law of the Land for close to 50 years, Roe v. Wade. In that seminal case, the Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution protects women’s liberty to choose to have an abortion without strict government interference. The Court’s apparent intent is to effectively abolish the recognition of women’s right to choose.
Here at Entre Hermanos we not only support a woman’s right to choose, but also condemn actions that limit said right. Part of believing and advocating for equality and human rights is to back other marginalized groups in society to achieve their own potential and live freely without inequity. Therefore, it is imperative to stand with women and their freedom to choose; not doing so – morally and factually – would contradict what we believe in. The right to choose is fundamental, abortion care is healthcare.
It is important to note that until the Court’s opinion is published, Roe v. Wade remains valid. Nevertheless, women’s right to choose is unquestionably under attack in our country. As a result, we call everyone to action to make our voices be heard and protect women’s rights. As it has been quoted so many times in the past, women’s rights are human rights.
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Entre Hermanos Statement for: Florida “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and Texas Gov. declares trans medical case child abuse & orders investigation of supportive parents
NEW RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Seattle, Washington
February 24th, 2022
Contact: Robert Foss
Tittle: Acting Executive Director at Entre Hermanos
Phone: 206.274.1510
Email: robert@entrehermanos.org
Entre Hermanos Statement for: Florida “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and Texas Gov. declares trans medical case child abuse & orders investigation of supportive parents
Entre Hermanos stands for equality and human rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. This past day was horrific with the news about two efforts that stand squarely against equal rights – First, the Florida “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and second “Texas Trans Medical Case Child Abuse”.
Florida House of Republicans on Tuesday advanced a bill to prohibit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identities in schools. The “Don’t Say Gay Bill” is set to come to debate, and a full House vote next week. The “Don’t Say Gay Bill” outlines what seems to be one of the most controversial topics in this week’s news. Essentially the bill would require:
- The school district to ban the teaching of LGBTQIA+ topics in the classroom.
- Schools to “not encourage” discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in primary grade levels, or in a manner that is not “age-appropriate” or “developmentally appropriate” for students.
- Parents that feel their student was subjected to a discussion, or educated about, gender identity and sexual orientation have the right to take legal action and sue the school district for violating the bill.
*Florida House Bill 1557, if passed, would take effect this year – on July 1, 2022.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is demanding the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate parents who support their transgender children and allow them access to gender affirming medical care prescribed by their doctors in a letter sent to the agency yesterday.
Last year, the Texas legislature tried and failed to pass S.B. 1646, a bill that would have declared parents who allow their trans children to take puberty blockers or hormone therapy to be child abusers. Earlier this week, the attorney general of Texas, Republican Ken Paxton, issued a non-binding opinion stating that gender affirming health care for transgender youth is a form of child abuse. And his main reasoning for calling gender affirming care child abuse is that trans people might not be able to make babies with certain kinds of gender affirming care. Paxton said, “Each of the ‘sex change’ procedures and treatments enumerated above, when performed on children, can legally constitute child abuse”. Sex-change operations and puberty blockers prescribed to kids is “child abuse” under Texas law.
Here at Entre Hermanos we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ communities in Florida and Texas because we believe in freedom and equality, and no one deserves to be held back from living their authentic selves. We serve to provide a health environment to our community by supporting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. For us, is horrifying to see how things are going backwards in some parts of the country with all the advances the world has achieved in the past years. We believe that supporting your kid is not illegal nor is it child abuse. “This is a fight, that we will do for everyone, because we all deserve a better place to live with no judgement and with inclusion for all.” – Robert Foss, Entre Hermanos Acting Executive Director.
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WA Verify (Verifica WA) supera un gran hito: un millón de tarjetas de vacunación digitales creadas correctamente
| Para publicación inmediata: 14 de febrero de 2022 Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH Gracias a la herramienta digital del estado, la población de Washington puede acceder de manera fácil a sus registros de vacunación contra la COVID-19. OLYMPIA. El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington (DOH, por su sigla en inglés) se complace en compartir que WA Verify, el sistema de registro digital de verificación de la COVID-19 del estado, ha generado con éxito más de un millón de códigos QR para la población de Washington, lo que permite a las personas proporcionar un comprobante digital de su estado de vacunación contra la COVID-19 de manera más fácil y rápida. La Oficina de Innovación y Tecnología del DOH trabajó en estrecha colaboración con los socios de MITRE, Microsoft y el estado de California para crear WAVerify.org (VerificaWA.org). Desde su lanzamiento en octubre de 2021, WA Verify ha creado 1,000,057 códigos QR, y seguimos contando. Además, actualmente admite más de 40 idiomas. “Gracias a WA Verify, la población de Washington de todo el estado ha podido acceder con éxito a sus registros digitales de vacunación contra la COVID-19 para usar como comprobante en negocios, restaurantes y eventos, entre otros”, expresó el secretario de Salud Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH. “Si aún no ha utilizado esta herramienta, lo alentamos a que lo haga hoy mismo. Es fácil de usar, rápida y práctica. Además, le permite tener siempre a mano el comprobante de vacunación contra la COVID-19”. WA Verify recopila los registros relacionados con la COVID-19 del sistema de vacunación del estado. Para utilizar esta herramienta, las personas ingresan su nombre, fecha de nacimiento y dirección de correo electrónico o número de teléfono asociados con su registro de vacunación. Si la información coincide con el registro oficial, recibirán un mensaje de texto o un correo electrónico con un enlace para acceder a su registro digital de verificación de la COVID-19. El registro digital incluye un código QR que, cuando se escanea mediante un lector de tarjeta de salud SMART, muestra la información sobre la vacunación contra la COVID-19 de la persona. Además, puede añadirse de manera fácil a las carteras digitales de Android o iPhone, o imprimirse en papel. Aquellos que recibieron una dosis adicional o una dosis de refuerzo después de generar su código QR inicial a través de WA Verify tendrán que repetir el proceso para recibir un código QR actualizado que refleje su estado de vacunación actualizado. Para asegurarse de que la información de vacunación actualizada ha sido enviada al registro de vacunación estatal, el DOH recomienda que las personas esperen al menos tres días después de vacunarse para recuperar su registro digital de verificación y el código QR a través de WA Verify. Encontrará información adicional en la sección de preguntas frecuentes del sitio web de WA Verify. Las personas que tengan preguntas o necesiten ayuda para acceder a los registros de vacunación pueden llamar a la línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19 al 1-800-525-0127 y, luego, presionar #. Se ofrece asistencia lingüística. Ingrese al sitio web del DOH cuando necesite una dosis saludable de información. Encuéntrenos en Facebook y síganos en Twitter. Regístrese para recibir el blog del Departamento de Salud, Bienestarwa. ### Visit the DOH Newsroom for all news releases. Subscribe to get news releases in Spanish. You will continue to receive the English version. Washington State Department of Health is your source for a healthy dose of information. |
Client Naturalization – Success Story
Naturalization is the legal act or process by which a non-citizen of a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of that country. It may be done automatically by a statute, i.e., without any effort on the part of the individual, or it may involve an application or a motion and approval by legal authorities. The rules of naturalization vary from country to country but typically include a promise to obey and uphold that country’s laws, taking and subscribing to an oath of allegiance, and may specify other requirements such as a minimum legal residency and adequate knowledge of the national dominant language or culture. To counter multiple citizenship, most countries require that applicants for naturalization renounce any other citizenship that they currently hold, but whether this renunciation actually causes loss of original citizenship, as seen by the host country and by the original country, will depend on the laws of the countries involved.
In January of 2022, Entre Hermanos Legal Department had a huge victory for one of our clients who had his naturalization interview postponed with no notice, and then never had it rescheduled. It’s unclear what happened, but we suspect that the application got stuck in bureaucratic limbo – USCIS saw that an interview had been scheduled, failed to make note that the interview never happened, and assumed everything was just fine. After languishing for nearly three years (yes, really) with no updates from USCIS, the client came to Entre Hermanos. We first tried contacting USCIS to make an official inquiry as to the status of the application, given that it was over a year past the maximum estimated wait time listed on the USCIS website. Their response was unsatisfactory, giving no reason for the delay and no assurance of a timeline for when his interview would be rescheduled. After reaching out to his U.S. Representative, who received a similarly non-responsive answer from USCIS, Entre Hermanos finally filed its first ever federal lawsuit on behalf of our client.
Within a few months, USCIS was suddenly willing to give us answers, and they quickly rescheduled our client’s interview.
Not only did our client finally get to have his interview – We just learned that he was approved for naturalization! He is now awaiting his oath ceremony.
This client has had such a long journey, from entering the U.S. as a refugee to finally getting approved for citizenship. We are so glad to have been able to leverage the legal system to get results for this client!
Entre Hermanos attorneys are actively taking cases for both detained and non-detained LGBTQ+ members of the Latino/a/e/x community to apply for asylum and other forms of immigration relief. We prioritize cases for those people who are vulnerable and detained, and those who are already in immigration proceedings. We also offer consultations to Latino LGBTQ folks with their other immigration needs, such as family petitions, adjustments of status, U-Visas and VAWA petitions. We are able to accept cases for these services depending on our capacity.
For more information, or to arrange an appointment for a consultation, please contact our immigration attorneys: 206-532-0266 or schedule on-line.
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
- Orders will ship free starting in late January
