Managing Attorney, Refugee Services of Texas

Managing Attorney - ImmigrationThe Managing Attorney - Immigration provides immigration legal assistance to refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and other immigrant populations. The Immigration Attorney provides free naturalization services to eligible groups and fee-based services to support immigrant populations with applications for (including but not limited to): Employment Authorization Documents, Temporary Status renewal, family reunification (I-730, I-130), and adjustment of status.Responsibilities:Provide immigration counseling services to assist clients with applications for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident, naturalization or citizenship, and assistance with obtaining disability and fee waiversSupervise and support the Immigration Legal Assistant to conduct intakes, maintain case files, prepare paperwork, and applicationsCreate, maintain, and monitor systems that ensure programmatic and legal complianceProvide periodic information sessions/workshops to eligible clients seeking assistanceMaintain a list of and coordinate with available volunteer and contract interpreters that may assist clients with USCIS interviews and other important meetingsCoordinate outreach to refugee and immigrant communities to ensure the clients know of the availability of citizenship and naturalization servicesParticipate in local immigration services coalitions and task forceMaintain database of immigration clients and service provided; ensure that accurate Refugee Data Center reporting occurs in a timely mannerServe as a liaison by representing clients with the USCIS as neededAttend trainings to acquire, develop and maintain skills and knowledge as needed to ensure good standing of BIA accreditation and ability to provide servicesMake ESL and civics instruction referrals for clients as needed; maintain a list of available resources and organizations to provide ESL and civics instruction with their enrollment, locations and hours of operation, etcWork in collaboration with the Senior Director of Programs to ensure naturalization program complianceTrack RSS and fee based service outputs and program income. Submit monthly reports to the Senior Director of Programs regarding program development, provision of services, program revenue, and associated outputsPerform other duties as requested by the Senior Director of ProgramsFollows staff screening requirements and uses screening instruments to screen for abuse riskProvides staff with on-going supervision and training related to abuse riskProvides staff with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youthRequires staff to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse riskResponds quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization's progressive disciplinary proceduresResponds seriously and confidently to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.Follows mandated reporting requirementsCommunicates to all staff the organization's commitment to protect their youth from abuseReports essential abuse risk management information to the board of directorsQualifications:Licensed attorney.

Texas bar admittance not required. Attend trainings to acquire, develop and maintain skills and knowledge as needed to ensure good standing of BIA accreditation and ability to provide servicesFamiliarity with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and immigration procedures associated with immigrants and refugeesExcellent communication skills both verbal and written English, fluency in an additional language a significant plusComputer proficient including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)