WAGE CLAIM COORDINATOR

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Bilingual (English and Spanish);

• Knowledge of workers’ rights including wage and hour law and wage claim procedures in Los Angeles.

• Knowledge of and commitment to immigrant rights and social justice;

• Ability to work flexible hours; and weekends when is necessary (work early, afternoon and/or evening)

• Ability to work remotely/independent and keep track of activities online, on computer and on paper.

• Strong communication skills: in person, via email and by phone

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of computer operations (Windows, Word, Excel, Internet, Google Drive, data entry and equipment operation such as copiers, fax machines, and telephones required).

• Comfortable working with diverse groups and populations including but not limited to houseless folks, people struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse issues.

• Ability to work well under pressure and keep deadlines.

• Willingness to work at a small storefront location and spend some time outdoors in heat, cold or rain.

• Patience and courtesy.

• Have established self care practices to support in dealing with secondary trauma.

• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated (this includes booster)

• Physical requirements: Ability to pull, push, carry, lift up to 10 pounds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and help disseminate materials, including via social media channels, to provide education to day laborers and household workers regarding wage theft

• Provide orientation and assistance to day laborers and household workers over the phone and/or in person.

• Assist and support workers with wage claim mediations.

• Assist and support workers in submitting claims with the City Office of Wage Standards or the Labor Commission, follow up on the claim and assist workers during the whole process.

• Organize and document in a timely manner wage claim cases, update information when is necessary and have them accessible for managers to review.

• Create and maintain database of wage claims

• Maintain and create reports and statistics for campaigns, grants and contracts

• Represent IDEPSCA in Coalitions and meetings regarding day labor and domestic worker wage theft.

Compensation & Benefits: $54,000/year. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance. Sick days, personal & vacation days and holidays.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume and three references with name, address and telephone number to jobs@idepsca.org Please include a daytime phone number where you can be contacted. Please email your documents as PDF form.

Women, LGBT People of Color urged to apply.

IDEPSCA is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.