Temporary Migration Counselor - 2003416

Catholic Charities of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of New York seeks a Temporary Migration Counselor to provide immigration services under attorney supervision, including consultations, applications, and follow-up. The role involves presenting on immigration issues and coordinating outreach across CCCS locations and remotely.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, bilingual abilities (English and Spanish preferred), and prior immigration law experience is a plus. Travel within the Archdiocese may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional training related to the position.
• Previous experience in immigration law and procedures preferred.
• Bilingual in English and a second language; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to prescreen for eligibility for immigration relief and benefits.
• Provide application assistance at scheduled one-on-one appointments at CCCS sites and remotely.
• Prepare, review, submit, and follow-up on applications and motions in immigration matters.
• Prepare for and conduct presentations, workshops, and outreach events on immigration issues.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Title:TemporaryMigration 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 Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative, conduct intake interviewsto prescreenfor eligibility for immigration relief and benefits at CCCS sites in Bronx, Manhattan,Staten Islandand throughout the seven counties of the Archdiocese/Lower Hudson Valley, and/or remotely,in accordancewith applicable agency protocols, as assigned.
• Under supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative, provide application assistanceat scheduledone-on-one appointments at CCCS sites in Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island andthroughout theArchdiocese, 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 butnot limited to asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, adjustment of statusapplications, employmentauthorization applications, and other forms of relief.
• Research law and investigate facts to determine possiblecourseof legal action and assist inpreparing casesaccordingly.
• Assist clients to obtain the documents necessary to apply for relief, fill out appropriate forms, andfollow-upwith clients via phone, mail, message, and email.
• Prepare and make referrals to other legal service providers for cases identified throughindividual informationsessions and follow up with referral partners to track the status of caseacceptance.
• Providereferrals for wraparound services, including health/mental health, education, housing, and others.
• Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients anddocumenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies.
• Manage data entry in internal (LLX) and external data management systems and assist with generatingreports.
• Prepare for and conduct presentations, workshops, and outreach events on various immigration issues,throughout theArchdioceseand/or remotely, as assigned.
• Maintain and report statistical data as required.

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 demandsrequired

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 publictransportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and beexposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain stationary at a workstation and inmeetings, anduse a computer at least 75% of thetime.
• 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:

1. Bilingual in English and a second language; Spanish preferred.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of softwareappropriateto the office environment.

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
3. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
4. Ability to travel throughout theArchdiocese.

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.