Cabrini | Safe Release Support Specialist

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE•Houston, TX

About The Position

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need. Safe Release Program Specialist is responsible for assisting potential sponsors to qualify for the release of children to their care. The Safe Release Program Specialist will be joining a team of committed individuals at the St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance that serves the immigrant and refugee populations in the Greater Houston community. The Safe Release Program Specialist works within a team oriented environment to provide family reunification services to potential sponsors. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management and collaboration skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) experience working in an office environment or administrative role
Bilingual in Spanish in English.
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, multitask, and work under pressure.
Proficient in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access).
Demonstrates multi-cultural skills and sensitivity.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to effectively communicate to shelter case managers and stakeholders via telephone and email

Responsibilities

Coordinates with sponsors and shelter case managers to schedule fingerprint appointments for sponsors
Create electronic file of sponsor in a case management system, conduct the digital fingerprints, and submits the completed information electronically
Completes paperwork accurately and in compliance with program standards including notarizing documents as required
Makes copies and organizes required documents for client files, digitize and index all client files
Ensures that all documents are digitized and filed in an organized manner for quick retrieval and reference daily
Ensures that all files are accounted for and properly completed daily
Refers clients to Legal Orientation Program for Custodians (LOPC)
Counsels sponsors on available social service resources in the area
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attendance and participation in Cabrini staff, Agency, and Group meetings.