Temporary Migration Counselor - 2003416

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

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York, seeks a Temporary Migration Counselor to support immigration services under attorney supervision. Primary duties include intake interviews, case preparation, and presenting information on immigration issues across CCCS sites and remote locations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and immigration experience, with travel across the Archdiocese. Salary ranges from $30.21 to $35.71 per hour for a 35-hour work week, non-exempt, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent professional training.
• Previous experience in immigration law and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to prescreen eligibility for immigration relief and benefits at CCCS sites and remotely.
• 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 (asylum, SIJS, adjustment, EAD, etc.).
• Research law and investigate facts to determine possible courses of legal action.
• Assist clients to obtain documents, fill forms, and follow up via phone, mail, and email.
• Prepare referrals to other legal service providers and track case status with partners.
• Provide referrals for wraparound services (health, housing, education).
• Create and maintain physical/electronic files and manage correspondence with clients and agencies.
• Manage data entry in internal/external systems and help generate reports.
• Prepare for and conduct presentations, workshops, and outreach events (in-person or remote).
• Maintain and report required statistical data.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Immigration law experience preferred

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 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 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.