Hybrid Legal Assistant/Social Services Coordinator, Immigrant Children and Youth (ICY) Program

Description

GHIRP is an immigration legal services organization with 501(c)(3) status that launched in October 2020, with a mission to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need. GHIRP is seeking a full-time, Spanish-speaking hybrid legal assistant/social services coordinator to provide interdisciplinary, trauma-informed support to our children and youth clients. This is not a clinical position and will not be supervised by a LCSW.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations, comprehensive legal screenings, and needs assessments of children and youth, under attorney supervision.
• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that individuals receive the services they require (i.e., medical, mental health, education, etc.).
• Coordinate client services; assist with Immigration Court dockets, direct representation, and the preparation of immigration legal applications, under attorney supervision.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, including providing updates on case status and court hearings or deadlines, and following up on case outcomes.
• Provide culturally competent crisis intervention for clients when needed.
• Maintain clients’ confidential records, input case notes, and perform other administrative tasks such as timekeeping, data entry, and grant compliance.
• Participate in education and outreach activities, including local coalitions, taskforces and working groups.
• Support special events and donations drives, as needed.
• Contribute to grant proposals, reports, and periodic communications materials.
• Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Prior experience in immigration law, case management, or social services is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time and resources.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients.
• Team player, highly self-motivated, responsive and a good trouble-shooter.
• Texas Driver License; clean driving record; own vehicle with applicable auto insurance.
• Able to pass national and statewide background checks and submit to drug testing upon hire.