Jamilah Tigner Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Summary: Identify and advocate for the best interests of unaccompanied immigrant children who are placed in federal custody and engaged in legal deportation proceedings- Provide written and oral recommendations to government decision makers and other pertinent stakeholders regarding placement/custody, family reunification, conditions of release, immigration legal relief, and overall wellbeing of assigned children- Supervise Volunteer Child Advocates who assist with some cases… Show more Summary: Identify and advocate for the best interests of unaccompanied immigrant children who are placed in federal custody and engaged in legal deportation proceedings- Provide written and oral recommendations to government decision makers and other pertinent stakeholders regarding placement/custody, family reunification, conditions of release, immigration legal relief, and overall wellbeing of assigned children- Supervise Volunteer Child Advocates who assist with some cases by conducting weekly visits with a child and engaging in leisure activities while learning their social history, unique interests and specific needs- Serve directly as Staff Child Advocate on children's cases, visiting them in-person and virtually to discover their personal goals and challenges which inform the development of an individualized "best interest advocacy" plan- Accompany children during their immigration court hearings- Participate on an interdisciplinary team of attorneys and social workers to strategize ways to invoke the full rights and protections available under federal immigration law, domestic child welfare law and international human rights law- Consult with all parties involved in the child's welfare and gather information from shelter/program staff, foster parents, potential sponsors in the United States, family members in country of origin, pro bono attorneys, immigration enforcement officials, staff of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, etc.- Participate in the recruitment, training and retention of Volunteer Child Advocates -- presenting training sessions, attending volunteer engagement events and co-hosting information sessions- Build awareness and conduct outreach in the local community via educational presentations, professional networking and participation in coalitions/working groups Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

Summary: Community resource linkage & liaising for nationwide case management program serving undocumented immigrant youth Identified community services for clients:- Maintained and updated national list of available community resources (legal services, healthcare, ESL classes, mental health counseling, etc.)- Researched and contacted service providers to vet for appropriateness to unique client population- Assisted with individual cases by request to locate specific… Show more Summary: Community resource linkage & liaising for nationwide case management program serving undocumented immigrant youth Identified community services for clients:- Maintained and updated national list of available community resources (legal services, healthcare, ESL classes, mental health counseling, etc.)- Researched and contacted service providers to vet for appropriateness to unique client population- Assisted with individual cases by request to locate specific resources and services for clients’ needsPromoted relationship building with community stakeholders:- Networked with community partners during coalition meetings, trainings, public events, etc.- Educated stakeholders about agency services and experiences of undocumented immigrant families- Coordinated solicitation of letters of support from community partners for grant application- Maintained list of stakeholders and subject matter experts to request training for program staffBuilt program capacity for community involvement:- Designed and presented “Accessing Community Resources” internal training (in-person & webinar style) for newly hired staff- Offered peer coaching to staff on effective engagement techniques with community partners and stakeholders- Disseminated information on community events, coalitions, etc. to encourage staff participation- Assisted with informing the program's community involvement activities to federal government funder Show less

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

Summary: Legal support & community education at a non-profit immigrant advocacy organizationConducted legal relief screening interviews for undocumented youth: - DACA applicants living in the community-at-large- Unaccompanied immigrant minors detained in federal custody Assisted attorneys with DACA application preparation in-office and at community legal clinicsProvided educational presentations: - "Know Your Rights" presentations to detained unaccompanied… Show more Summary: Legal support & community education at a non-profit immigrant advocacy organizationConducted legal relief screening interviews for undocumented youth: - DACA applicants living in the community-at-large- Unaccompanied immigrant minors detained in federal custody Assisted attorneys with DACA application preparation in-office and at community legal clinicsProvided educational presentations: - "Know Your Rights" presentations to detained unaccompanied immigrant teens- DACA presentations to high school and college students- General information presentations on immigration topics to the public and allied professionalsRepresented & spoke on behalf of RAICES in regional outreach and partnerships:- Local coalitions/task groups- Community meetings- Outreach events- Press conferences and ralliesSupported other internal organizational activities:- Offered first review & feedback of new Public Engagement policy - Drafted first version of social work student internship contract with Texas A&M Kingsville- Served on internal team of staff available for media interviews- Assisted with updating of post-election "Know Your Rights" presentation for general public Show less

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

Summary: Victim/survivor advocacy for Legal Aid clients experiencing intimate partner violence and/or sexual violenceCollaborated with family law and immigration attorneys to: - Provide ongoing safety planning and emotional support in divorce, child custody, protective order and crime victim immigration cases- Assist clients with accessing community resources, especially Crime Victims' Compensation- Educate clients on crime victims' rights & the opportunities and limitations… Show more Summary: Victim/survivor advocacy for Legal Aid clients experiencing intimate partner violence and/or sexual violenceCollaborated with family law and immigration attorneys to: - Provide ongoing safety planning and emotional support in divorce, child custody, protective order and crime victim immigration cases- Assist clients with accessing community resources, especially Crime Victims' Compensation- Educate clients on crime victims' rights & the opportunities and limitations of the civil legal systemRepresented TRLA in community settings, including:- Outreach presentations in collaboration with prosecutor's office for victims in criminal cases- Participation in panel discussion presentations- Served as Board member of the local Coordinated Community Response Coalition on Domestic Violence and Sexual AssaultContributed to internal development of LGBT-focused work, such as:- Co-presenting portion of internal cultural competence training- Providing input for LGBT community outreach surveys - Offering suggestions for new transgender legal intake policy Show less

East Hartford, Ct

Summary: Outreach for statewide coalition of sexual assault crisis programs to support local victim services agencies in connecting with traditionally under-served communities Coordinated project to enhance services for LGBTQ & Latin@/Latinx communities:- Recruited representatives of community partner agencies to serve as of members of a new Latina Advisory Committee & facilitated committee meetings - Led creation of new Spanish-language outreach materials from conception to… Show more Summary: Outreach for statewide coalition of sexual assault crisis programs to support local victim services agencies in connecting with traditionally under-served communities Coordinated project to enhance services for LGBTQ & Latin@/Latinx communities:- Recruited representatives of community partner agencies to serve as of members of a new Latina Advisory Committee & facilitated committee meetings - Led creation of new Spanish-language outreach materials from conception to completion(brochures/pamphlets, posters, postcards, radio public service announcement & website)- Collaborated with bilingual victim advocates, language translator, graphic designer, bilingual voice actors, audio producer & Latina Advisory Committee members to develop & execute culturally relevant visual concept and content messaging- Coordinated various awareness & educational events for Latin@/Latinx media, human service professionals and general public- Coordinated with subject-matter expert presenters for LGBTQ advocacy training for victim advocates and program directorsManaged statewide Spanish crisis hotline:- Created monthly hotline schedule for shift coverage- Facilitated quarterly meeting of bilingual victim advocates- Updated hotline protocol for advocates and external answering service companyParticipated in additional coalition activities:- Contributed to monthly coalition newsletter for all staff at 9 different victim services programs- Contributed to creation and review of statewide strengths and needs assessment Show less

Hartford, Ct

As a member of the Public Allies nonprofit apprenticeship program, facilitated after school groups at urban middle schools and high schools in the capital region for YWCA's Young Women's Leadership Corps.

Storrs, Connecticut

Summary: Coordinated civic engagement programming for undergraduate students involved with UConn's Office of Community Outreach (the volunteerism hub for students) Democracy & Political Engagement Project:- Developed an “Advocacy 101” curriculum & co-facilitated the training with an undergraduate student leader- Collaborated with staff of various Student Activities Centers to offer additional educational programming (i.e. social issue documentary screenings, panel discussions… Show more Summary: Coordinated civic engagement programming for undergraduate students involved with UConn's Office of Community Outreach (the volunteerism hub for students) Democracy & Political Engagement Project:- Developed an “Advocacy 101” curriculum & co-facilitated the training with an undergraduate student leader- Collaborated with staff of various Student Activities Centers to offer additional educational programming (i.e. social issue documentary screenings, panel discussions and campus dialogue event)- Served on planning committee for “Elect Her!” student elections campaign training for college women- Coordinated a voter registration drive, recruited and trained student volunteers & staffed the voter registration table to engage students- Co-led small group of undergraduate students on weekend-long volunteer service trip to social service agencies in New York City Show less

Hartford, Ct

Summary: Community education and advocacy for anti-discrimination campaign & other projectsWorked on CT Equality campaign to add gender identity & gender expression to state non-discrimination laws:- Served as campaign liaison for the faith-based constituency group "Connecticut Clergy for Full Equality"- Co-led statewide “Transgender Civil Rights” workshops for clergy, high school and college students and the general public- Participated in public outreach efforts via event… Show more Summary: Community education and advocacy for anti-discrimination campaign & other projectsWorked on CT Equality campaign to add gender identity & gender expression to state non-discrimination laws:- Served as campaign liaison for the faith-based constituency group "Connecticut Clergy for Full Equality"- Co-led statewide “Transgender Civil Rights” workshops for clergy, high school and college students and the general public- Participated in public outreach efforts via event tabling, social media & email engagement and phone banking- Presented verbal and written testimony to the CT Judiciary Committee at a legislative hearingProvided assistance to additional projects:- Conducted initial baseline data collection for teen pregnancy prevention program evaluation- Responded to individual requests for assistance from CWEALF's Legal Information and Referral program Show less

Corpus Christi, Tx

Summary: Victim/survivor advocacy for Legal Aid clients experiencing domestic violence Collaborated with family law and immigration attorneys to: - Provide ongoing safety planning and emotional support in divorce, child custody, protective order and crime victim immigration cases- Assist clients with accessing community resources, especially Crime Victims' Compensation- Educate clients about different aspects of the civil legal processRepresented TRLA in community… Show more Summary: Victim/survivor advocacy for Legal Aid clients experiencing domestic violence Collaborated with family law and immigration attorneys to: - Provide ongoing safety planning and emotional support in divorce, child custody, protective order and crime victim immigration cases- Assist clients with accessing community resources, especially Crime Victims' Compensation- Educate clients about different aspects of the civil legal processRepresented TRLA in community settings, including:- Outreach presentations to victims involved with local prosecutor's office- Served as Board member of the local Coordinated Community Response Coalition on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Show less

Waco, Tx

Summary: Jane-of-All-Trades at family violence victim services agencyProvided support and assistance to potential and actual residents of family violence shelter:- Offered case management to shelter residents -- goal setting, community resource identification and application assistance for social welfare programs and benefits- Answered crisis hotline phone calls- Planned and led recreational children’s activities- Supported daily shelter operations such as new client… Show more Summary: Jane-of-All-Trades at family violence victim services agencyProvided support and assistance to potential and actual residents of family violence shelter:- Offered case management to shelter residents -- goal setting, community resource identification and application assistance for social welfare programs and benefits- Answered crisis hotline phone calls- Planned and led recreational children’s activities- Supported daily shelter operations such as new client orientation and intake, cooking, cleaning, transportation, enforcement of shelter rules, and mediation of conflicts among residentsProvided education and outreach outside the shelter:- Facilitated violence prevention curricula for groups of elementary & middle school students- Co-facilitated community outreach presentations in English and Spanish with Bilingual Legal Advocate- Assisted with case management to non-residential clients in the community, especially Spanish-speaking victims of abuse Show less

Waco, Texas, United States

- Provided assistance and mentorship to public housing residents -- youth, adults and elders- Engaged in positive recreational activities with youth and elderly residents- Conducted home visits in residents' apartments and also met at community center on apartment complex grounds - Served on adult chaperone team for overnight trip to tour Texas colleges and universities

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

- Conducted psycho-social assessments and mini-mental status exams of elderly residents, upon admission and annually- Documented residents' grievances & assisted Social Worker with resolving concerns- Attended family care plan meetings with residents' family members, nurses, doctors and social worker- Assisted with daily recreational activities

Waco, Texas, United States

- Assisted teachers with all daily duties and supervision of children (ages 2-5 years old) at child care center on campus- Read books individually and in groups, played games indoors and outdoors, assisted with toileting when necessary, performed song and dance to encourage learning and positive behavior, served meals and snacks, documented challenges, met with parents, cleaned and prepared classroom setting- Planned and co-led all classroom activities with fellow student worker… Show more - Assisted teachers with all daily duties and supervision of children (ages 2-5 years old) at child care center on campus- Read books individually and in groups, played games indoors and outdoors, assisted with toileting when necessary, performed song and dance to encourage learning and positive behavior, served meals and snacks, documented challenges, met with parents, cleaned and prepared classroom setting- Planned and co-led all classroom activities with fellow student worker after a teacher resigned (for one school year in 5-year old room) Show less

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Community Organizing Method

Bachelor Of Social Work, Generalist Social Work Major & Spanish Minor

Mental Health/Human Services Paraprofessional Program