Case Manager Req 4937

BronxWorksNew York, NY
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About The Position

BronxWorks is a leading nonprofit serving Bronx residents for over 50 years. With more than 65 program sites, we provide housing support, youth and senior services, immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and more. Our Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low-income tenants across the Bronx

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or professional and/community experience that may be the equivalent of or a substitute for a formal bachelor’s degree.
  • Excellent and careful attention to detail.
  • Effective communications skills, including written and verbal.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities.
  • Ability to work in a fast‐paced, high intensity environment.
  • Flexible schedule and availability for occasional weekend work.
  • Initiative and drive to learn and excel at the responsibilities described above.
  • Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual in English and a second language.
  • Experience working as an immigration paralegal or advocate; and
  • Demonstrated a commitment to social justice issues and experience working in a  non-profit or community setting.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of an attorney, pre-screen for eligibility for immigration benefits.
  • Under the supervision of an attorney, provide application assistance to immigrants eligible for immigration benefits such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), naturalization, green card renewals, and others.
  • Assist clients to obtain the documents necessary to apply for relief, fill out appropriate forms, and follow up with clients via phone, mail and email.
  • Provide support to supervising immigration attorney handling more complex cases  and make referrals to other legal service providers for complex cases that are beyond  the scope of the program.
  • Provide referrals for wraparound services.
  • Participate in large-scale screening events and make appropriate referrals.
  • Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing  correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies;
  • Manage data entry in internal and external data management systems and assist with generating reports in a timely manner; and Conduct outreach to the community.
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