Program Assistant (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to participate in our 403b

18.75 hour work week

12 paid agency holidays per year

2 floating holidays

Sick leave based on hours worked

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Potential eligibility for Student Loan

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services Northwest seeks a part-time Immigration Program Assistant to support clients in Seattle, WA. You will assist the Staff Attorney and Immigration Specialist with immigration matters, manage documents, and help coordinate client appointments, contributing to our mission of health, justice, and hope.

Required are 1 year of related experience, HS diploma, and fluent English and Spanish. The role engages in outreach and works within diverse communities in Washington.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated fluency in English AND Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide immigration support and advocacy to clients in Seattle, WA.
• Assist in outreach to immigrant and refugee communities in Washington.
• Support Staff Attorney and Immigration Specialist with various immigration matters.
• Upload USCIS notices and documents to immigration software; organize files.
• Schedule client appointments and manage the Staff Attorney’s calendar.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Immigration software

Job description

What We Will Do For You

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind. We are proud to offer our part time employees the following benefits:

• Access to participate in our 403b
• An 18.75 hour work week
• 12 paid agency holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays
• Sick leave based on the number of hours worked.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you.
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

How You Will Make An Impact

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope. The part time Immigration Program Assistant is responsible for providing immigration support and advocacy to clients in our Seattle, Washington office and assisting in outreach to the immigrant and refugee community in Washington.

• Provide support to the Staff Attorney and Immigration Specialist with a wide variety of immigration matters including but not limited to Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, and Family Reunification.
• Complete administrative tasks including but not limited to uploading USCIS notices and other documents to immigration software, making copies, and organizing file cabinets.
• Schedule appointments for clients and organize the Staff Attorney’s calendar.
• Maintain accurate client files and detailed case notes.
• Attend ongoing training and continuing education courses to keep updated on recent changes in Immigration Law.

How You Will Be A Great Fit

• 1 year of related experience;
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated fluency in English AND Spanish, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 15 pounds
• Travels between worksites occasionally Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Thank You!

We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.