Citizenship & Immigration Case Aide I

Dorcas International • Providence, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island has strived to empower all newcomers and those working to overcome cultural, educational, economic, and language barriers to achieve self-sufficiency through its programs and services for education, employment, refugee resettlement, family literacy, interpreting, translating, citizenship and immigration, and more. The Case Aide works with clients on their various legal needs, such as filing for citizenship, adjusting immigration status, and petitioning for a relative. The primary responsibility of the Case Aide is to assist legal representatives through all aspects of immigration, including communicating directly with clients regarding their cases, preparing applications, assembling pertinent documents, and supporting staff with filing, data entry and clerical duties.

Requirements

• Interest in citizenship and immigration in a nonprofit setting.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and proficiency in a predominant foreign language spoken by Dorcas International clientele (Spanish preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases through effective time management.
• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to help clients identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage daily tasks and time requirements.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal representatives through all aspects of immigration.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding their cases.
• Prepare applications.
• Assemble pertinent documents.
• Support staff with filing, data entry and clerical duties.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health & dental benefits
• Generous paid vacation, sick days, and personal leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Employer-paid 403b retirement
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level