International Rescue Committee · 2 days ago
Project Coordinator, Children's Legal Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Review weekly reports and ensure that outreach efforts are made according to established protocols.
Conduct Know Your Rights presentations remotely to unaccompanied children from EIS and ICF sites.
Conduct legal screenings for eligible unaccompanied children including children from EIS and ICF sites, tender-age and aged-out children, and Unaccompanied Afghan Minors, with an interpreter, as needed.
Coordinate initial legal services directly with ORR facilities.
Assist in coordination of referrals for all unaccompanied children served.
Assist in the development of an outreach model that can be modified and replicated by other partners.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and eligibility criteria for immigration legal services and other social services.
Schedule appointments and follow up on calls to ensure intakes and relevant referrals are provided to unaccompanied children and sponsors.
Maintain and update cases in Unaccompanied Children Legal Services Database (UCLS) and UCORD and provide reports to funder, as requested.
Schedule Know Your Rights presentations via Zoom and WhatsApp and help develop relevant supplemental digital resources packet.
Escalate cases to Supervising Attorney and Crisis Response Officer, and Protection Specialists, as directed by Supervising Attorney, based on established safety protocols.
Schedule client appointments and send reminder text messages and/or phone calls.
Arrange for interpretation with approved providers, for KYR presentations and intakes, as needed.
Conduct monthly file review and report
Create electronic files and ensure relevant documentation is provided to facilitate consultations and placement with an attorney.
Other tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
College degree in a social justice, immigrants’ rights, community advocacy or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
Understanding of how to develop and refine a program or model that can be replicated, or an interest in learning the basics of program design and implementation.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required (B2 or greater).
Knowledge of or interest in learning about immigration law and related benefits for unaccompanied children.
Experience working with immigrants and refugees and/or lived experience with displacement or the immigration system.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
An understanding of the subtlety of language and how to communicate effectively with diverse children and sponsors.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional attention to detail required.
Interest and ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
Strong computer proficiency and well acquainted with basic software tools – ability to navigate autonomously in Windows, Android, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom, WhatsApp, and Google docs.
Preferred
Master’s degree in a social justice or legal field.
Benefits
Sick time
403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution
Employee Assistance Program
10 US paid holidays
20-25 paid time off days
Disability & life insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively)
FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10,001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant· undefined
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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