The Immigration Program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, located at the Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport CT, seeks a part-time (25 hours/week) Program Assistant. This program provides legal consultation and case management services to immigrants and their families.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure day-to-day operations through scheduling, client intake and initial case priority assessment.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying,
collection of services fees, deposits with accounting and recordkeeping for statistical analysis, etc.
Participate in required trainings.
• Regularly updates client’s activities and services into internal database and collects and provides
statistical information as assigned.
• Under guidance of the Accredited Representative, provide technical assistance and case management
support to immigrants and their families regarding naturalization, family reunification and adjustment
of status matters.
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree from a two or four-year institution preferred or two-to-three years of equivalent experience
working in a legal environment accepted.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Professional written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
• Experience or familiarity with delivery of case management services
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Office 365 and strong office organizational skills.
• Knowledge of software programs including word processing, database management, and spreadsheet
applications. Willingness to be trained in case management software
• Familiarity with federal immigration policy and laws preferred.
• Experience working with immigrant communities preferred.
Please submit a cover letter indicating interest along with your resume to: Alex Arevalo, Immigration Program Director: [email protected]
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer