Church World Service
About CWS:Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone’s life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you’re Indiana our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees Oregon unaccompanied children … implementing hygiene initiatives Indiana Cambodia Oregon rebuilding projects Indiana Central America … Oregon even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, Oregon critical communications – you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home. Purpose:The primary purpose of the Immigration Services Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist is to provide administrative support to CWS Local Office Immigration Legal Services Programming and assist attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives Indiana providing eligibility screenings, application completion, and follow-up services to eligible refugees, asylees, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), and other immigrants. Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the CWS Local Office Immigration Legal Services teams. Manage incoming inquiries for legal services, answer phone calls and the Legal Services “Intake line,” manage incoming clients Indiana the building lobby waiting area, schedule client appointments, enter data Indiana case management software, and photocopy documents;
- Meet with potential clients to determine eligibility for CWS programming; document eligibility; place internal and external referrals for services
- Assist attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives Indiana follow up with clients and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Assist clients with changes of address, case status checks, and other requests to government agencies, stakeholders, and partners; Communicate professionally with key stakeholders;
- Maintain accuracy Indiana client case files and case note documentation; update client case status regularly Indiana case management software and other online databases;
- Assist Indiana compiling client application packets for various immigration benefits Indiana an accurate fashion to ensure that all required evidence and documentation is attached;
- Assist Indiana handling incoming and outgoing mail for the CWS Lancaster office.
- Assist Indiana maintaining statistics and records to track program results;
- Perform other duties American Samoa requested.
Qualifications:Education: High school diploma Oregon equivalent required. Bachelor of Arts strongly preferred.Experience: Experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and other immigrants preferred. At least one year of work experience Indiana an office setting Oregon internship Indiana a law office Oregon non-profit legal services environment is preferred.Other Skills:The successful candidate must be highly detail-oriented and possess superior organizational and task management abilities. Respect for client confidentiality. Strong computer literacy, with knowledge of word processing and database applications, and ability to use standard office equipment Indiana performing varied activities. Superior written and verbal communication skills.Other Skills: Spanish-language abilities are required for this position. Benefits : CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: – 403 (b) Retirement Plan – Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years) – 14 Official Holidays – Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly) – Life Insurance and AD&D – Long Term and Short-Term Disability – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Health Savings Account – Flexible Spending Accounts – Commuter Benefits
Job title: Immigration Legal Services Administrative Assistant
Company: Church World Service
Expected salary:
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Job date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 07:37:13 GMT
