Case Manager at BronxWorks

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Immigration Law Assistance, Case Management, Client Screening, Document Preparation, Data Entry, Community Outreach, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Referral Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 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. QUALIFICATIONS * 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. * Preferred but not required: * 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. * Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods * Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds * Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time * Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork * Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents * Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation * Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org [hrbenefits@bronxworks.org].

Responsibilities

The Case Manager pre-screens immigrants for eligibility and provides application assistance for benefits like DACA, TPS, and naturalization under attorney supervision. They are also responsible for maintaining client files, managing data entry, and conducting community outreach.