Senior Know Your Rights Specialist

About CWS

Church World Service (CWS) is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the world through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

Purpose

The Senior Know Your Rights (KYR) Specialist is responsible for provision of KYR presentations and legal screenings for children in ORR custody. The Senior KYR Specialist will serve as a “shift lead” for KYR team members working onsite at the ORR facility, providing technical advice and mentorship for KYR Specialists, and logistical support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYR presentations, individualized legal screenings and pre-court orientation in appropriate language, most commonly, Spanish.
• Serve as “shift lead” for KYR team while working onsite at the ORR facility, providing technical advice and mentorship to KYR Specialists, and logistical support as needed.
• Identify children with potentially unique or urgent legal needs and promptly refer cases to Managing Attorney or other appropriate personnel.
• Refer cases of released youth to legal service providers around the country.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of each child who enters the shelter and services provided and assist supervisors in preparing reports and compiling data as requested.
• Assist CWS attorneys and Legal Representatives in communicating with clients to ensure timely and effective information-sharing regarding upcoming appointments, deadlines, and other individual aspects of case.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys where appropriate, including document translation.
• Keep supervisors informed of complaints, issues and/or problems for timely investigation and resolution.
• Attend regular trainings to stay informed about relevant topics in immigration law and policy affecting detained youth.
• Represent the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• At least 4 years of previous experience working with children/teens from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Experience in a mentorship/leadership role preferred.
• Familiarity with US immigration issues and terminology preferred.

Other Skills:

• Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to communicate thoroughly and with self-confidence a broad range of information relating to program or department.
• Ability to communicate detailed and/or technical information clearly, in Spanish and English.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Ability to problem solve and work cooperatively in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A driver's license with no more than 3 points is required as well as a personal vehicle for frequent, reimbursable local travel.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:     - 403 (b) Retirement Plan                                                - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance                                                   - Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)   - 14 Official Holidays   - 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)                                       - Life Insurance and AD&D                                              - Long Term and Short-Term Disability                                                   - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)                                                  - Health Savings Account                                                - Flexible Spending Accounts       - Commuter Benefits