Job: Immigration Supervisor

Location: San Diego, United States

Description

Scope:

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Programs, the Immigration Supervisor assists with: 1) day to day oversight of immigration service provision by Immigration Case Managers, including case selection and technical assistance, 2) monitors progress of grant and donor funded projects, and 3) provides a wide range of immigration services. Additional duties include community outreach, as well as other administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supervision

• Monitoring monthly immigration fees
• Supervise daily function of staff. Coordinate vacation leave and sick leave requests. Arrange and chair weekly department staff meetings.
• Ensure updated information is provided to staff in a standardized manner
• Ensure on-going internal and external training of staff
• Complete and submit immigration reports.
• Monitor information provided to clients (orally and in written documents)
• Review files / Case notes
• Attend immigration trainings and research new immigration laws as needed
• Attend CBO/USCIS meetings and represent the interests of IRC and its clients.
• Coordinate and implement the marketing and outreach strategy of the Department

Direct Service

• Assist clients to complete the N-400, N-600 and other related naturalization forms
• Responsible for completion of immigration forms including: I-485 Adjustments and I-130 Immigrant Visa Petitions, Visa 92/93 Petitions, and others.
• Assist clients to inquire and advocate for their naturalization applications and immigration petitions with the USCIS

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelors Degree is required, Masters degree preferred
• BIA accreditation is preferred (in progress is OK)
• Internal candidates preferred
• Have at least two years working with a non-profit or non-governmental organization
• Have at least one year of experience working with basic immigration procedures
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers required.
• Possess excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Have the ability to work with clients who speak limited English
• Be creative and have the ability to work independently without close supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to work effectively with partners and colleagues in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines
• The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficient in more than one language preferred