Job Title: Temporary Migration Counselor
Location: 80 Maiden Lane
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Administrative Support Worker
Department: Immigrant and Refugee Services
Program/Contract: Immigration Legal Services
Reports to: Supervising Attorney and/or DOJ Accredited Representative
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes: ____ No: ___X ____
The Temporary Migration Counselor provides immigration services under attorney or DOJ-accredited representative supervision, including consultations, application assistance, and necessary follow-up services. The Migration Counselor also prepares and delivers presentations on various immigration issues.
Salary: $30.21 - $35.71 per hour, this is a non-exempt hour position based on 35 hours work week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Under supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative, conduct intake interviews to prescreen for eligibility for immigration relief and benefits at CCCS sites in Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and throughout the seven counties of the Archdiocese/Lower Hudson Valley, and/or remotely, in accordance with applicable agency protocols, as assigned.
- Under supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative, provide application assistance at scheduled one-on-one appointments at CCCS sites in Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and throughout the Archdiocese, and/or remotely, in accordance with applicable agency protocols, as assigned.
- Under the supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative, prepare, review, complete, submit, and follow-up on applications and motions in complex types of immigration matters, including but not limited to asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, adjustment of status applications, employment authorization applications, and other forms of relief.
- Research law and investigate facts to determine possible course of legal action and assist in preparing cases accordingly.
- Assist clients to obtain the documents necessary to apply for relief, fill out appropriate forms, and follow-up with clients via phone, mail, message, and email.
- Prepare and make referrals to other legal service providers for cases identified through individual information sessions and follow up with referral partners to track the status of case acceptance.
- Provide referrals for wraparound services, including health/mental health, education, housing, and others.
- Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies.
- Manage data entry in internal (LLX) and external data management systems and assist with generating reports.
- Prepare for and conduct presentations, workshops, and outreach events on various immigration issues, throughout the Archdiocese and/or remotely, as assigned.
- Maintain and report statistical data as required.
Requirements
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday • Friday.
Additional hours are required to meet court and/or program deadlines, or client needs.
Working conditions and physical demands required
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Subject to applicable agency safety protocols, travel at least 15% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Remain stationary at a workstation and in meetings, and use a computer at least 75% of the time.
- Remain stationary and/or ambulate to instruct and monitor during training and presentations.
- Carry a laptop to offsite work locations.
Qualifications:
Education, experience, and licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional training related to the position.
- Previous experience in immigration law and procedures preferred.
Skills and/or competencies:
- Bilingual in English and a second language; Spanish preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of software appropriate to the office environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.