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Summary: In addition to executing the duties and responsibilities of the Advocate Counselor position, the Senior Advocate Counselor assists the Program Director with general management and supervision of day-to-day operations at the program site. Staff will coordinate with the Internship coordinator to provide direction for all other team members in the absence of the Program Director. They help advance the goals, priority and culture of the program and the agency within the school community and in interactions with partners, funders, and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Represent program and agency at partnership meetings and other activities with partners, funders and the public when Program Director is not able to do so.
• Assist Program Director in planning trips and activities and formulating strategies to advance programmatic and agency goals and priorities.
• Responsible for a caseload of at least 50 students, including maintaining their attendance and educational progress and providing regular individual counseling meetings.
• Conduct attendance outreach through Kinvo Messaging, morning wake-up calls, and/or home visit when needed.
• Providing crisis counseling/restorative mediation, as needed.
• Facilitate daily program activities, and support in tracking students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports, and periodic assessments.
• Maintain progress notes on participants in tracking data system (e.g., Skedula, Services Tools, NV Portal); Collect and complete all necessary documentation and reports related to program activities.
• Provide students with job and career development activities to support students’ development of employability skills, such as Resume building, Cover letter writing, Mock Interviews, completion of internship application, job shadowing opportunities.
• Assist students assess personality traits to develop realistic educational career plans and support their transition after HS.
• Support students in learning about the college options and the admissions process and assist in the completion of college and financial aid applications.
• Assist to maintain the monthly calendar of program activities and workshops available to participants.
• Participate in planning and implementation of special activities/events/ clubs and field trips.
• Plan and facilitate Advisory session twice per week.
• Support new student admission process (i.e., intake interviews, new student orientation, parent orientations, among others).
• Attend internal and external meetings, training courses, and conferences, as necessary.
• Assess referrals to community-based support services for students and family members, as needed.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Days and hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. This full-time position will require evening and occasional Saturday hours to meet program deadlines, or client needs and support special events.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• When conducting home visits or field trips, individuals will use public transportation or traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain in a stationary position while monitoring activities, providing instruction, or when at a workstation.
• Move for extended periods, providing instruction.
• Use a computer at least 40% of the time.
• Ability and patience to work with young people, particularly in group settings.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with youth and working in an in-school setting.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Effective communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented and can work effectively under pressure in both a team setting and individually.
• Ability to effectively interact and work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills and experience (Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by NYC DOE (Department of Education) and complete a background check.
• Bilingual, English, and Spanish, a plus

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be virtually onboard. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary: The Unaccompanied Minors Program protects the rights of young immigrants to make informed decisions about their lives. The Migration Counselor serves unaccompanied immigrant minors who are detained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in juvenile facilities in the Lower Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City. The position includes extensive contact with youth, including youth who have suffered abuse, abandonment, neglect, or other trauma. It requires significant time meeting with detained minors at the ORR facilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Under attorney supervision, prepare, review, complete, submit, and follow up on applications in routine types of immigration matters, including but not limited to: basic consultations, applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U and T visas, adjustment of status applications, employment authorization applications, green card replacement applications, etc.
• Under attorney supervision, prepare and serve motions before immigration and family courts and respond to requests for evidence, notices of intent to deny, and other correspondence from USCIS.
• Translate from Spanish to English evidentiary materials, including civil registry documents, newspaper articles, and other Spanish-language documents. Interpret at asylum offices and client meetings as needed.
• Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies.
• Manage data entry in the LawLogix data management system and assist with generating reports and statistical data as required.
• Assist in administrative and other special projects, as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday. 

Working conditions and physical demands required: 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Remain stationary at a work station and/or use a computer at least 50% of the time.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including photocopier, fax, scanner, postage machine and printer.
• Ability to use and respond to phone calls and emails.
• Ability to transport/lift and file documents in cabinets.
• Ability to escort clients needing assistance to appointments, schools, and courts.
• Travel to meetings and appointments using public transportation or vehicle; traverse city streets; occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Carry a laptop to off-site work locations.

Qualifications 

Education and/or experience required: 

• Graduation from accredited college/university, or equivalent professional training related to the position. 
• Previous experience in immigration law and procedures a plus. 

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required: 

• Fluency in written and oral Spanish.
• Effective communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in immigration law and procedures preferred.
• Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high intensity environment.
• Commitment to public interest work and/or children’s issues, and ability to work with children.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software appropriate to the office environment, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel throughout Archdiocese and Long Island.

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded virtually. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis. Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Partnerships & Engagement Manager, the Immigrant & Refugee Services Volunteer Coordinator will expand the capacity to support volunteer engagement across all programs, focusing on engagement with Pro Bono Project attorney and non-attorney volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will support recruitment, onboarding, volunteer engagement and ongoing relationship management, as well as supporting administrative needs of the Pro Bono Project, including data management, grant reporting, and the execution of pro bono case placement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following:

• Responsible for the operational needs of the Pro Bono Project, including data and document maintenance related to the compliance needs of the project’s contractual obligations.
• In collaboration with Partnerships & Engagement Manager, manage logistics of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, ongoing supervision, and termination/close out process.
• Develop and update materials and resources for legal volunteer onboarding.
• Respond to inquiries from potential volunteers and engage with them regarding opportunities across all legal programs from a strengths-based perspective.
• In collaboration with Partnerships & Engagement Manager, act as the contact for current, prospective, and new volunteers.
• Conduct outreach and promote volunteer opportunities offered by attending volunteer fairs, community meetings, and by interacting with the public.
• As directed, create and maintain volunteer training materials in collaboration with supervising attorneys and managers; assist with training andmentoring.
• Maintain divisional legal volunteer roster and tracking systems for volunteer engagement so that volunteers can move seamlessly between divisional opportunities.
• Support volunteer engagement at clinical service events across legal programs.
• Assist the Partnerships & Engagement Manager with quarterly grant reporting.
• Collaborate with Partnerships & Engagement Manager and Immigration Legal Services Program staff to continuously assess departmental needs and conduct volunteer outreach to meet the identified needs.
• Develop and implement volunteer appreciation events or communications throughout the year.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position that will require working with underserved communities both in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley. This is a full-time position that will require flexibility working from 8:30AM to 4:30PM or 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday – Friday. Additional hours are required to meeting court and/or program deadlines, or client needs.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Remain at workstation and in meetings to complete operational, administrative, and coordination needs of divisional programming.
• Travel, as needed, by using public transportation or vehicle, traverse City streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Carry a laptop and event-related documents to offsite workstations.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

• Graduation from accredited college or university or equivalent professional training related to the position.
• Previous relevant work experience in volunteer management or partnership building is valued.

Skills, Licenses and/or competencies required:

• Bilingual: English plus Spanish is desired.
• Ability to manage high-volume communication and priorities for a fast-paced project.
• Ability to manage many urgent demands at once.
• Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• A plus, but not required:
  • Experience working as an immigration legal administrative assistant or advocate; and
  • Demonstrated a commitment to social justice issues and experience working in a non- profit or community setting.

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded virtually. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary: The Data Coordinator will support the expansion of our organizational efforts to measure and evaluate our impact, identify relevant trends, and use data to guide our programming and strategy. This new position will work across our immigration legal service programs to ensure data integrity, quality and the effective tracking and reporting of program data. Our legal services will be adapting from legacy processes that under-utilize LLX, our case management database, and this position will be critical in supporting a smooth and successful transition toward updated data practices. The ideal candidate will be data- and tech- savvy with experience managing databases and large, complex data sets and a passion for utilizing data and evaluation to support our mission. The Data Coordinator will report to the Grants & Performance Manager, will work collaboratively across all legal departments, including Unaccompanied Minors, Access to Justice, Community Legal Programs, NYC Legal Programs and will work closely with our agency’s data management leads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain knowledge of grant funding policies, scope of work, regulations, and procedures to be able to provide detailed guidance to staff regarding grant reporting requirements and data recording procedures.
• Assist the Grants & Performance Manager in reengineering the current management system (Law Logix) to make room for new features and functionalities.
• Collect and analyze data to prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to funders and program leaders.
• Collaborate with the Grants and Contracts team, Managing Attorneys, administrators, and program leaders to ensure that performance targets meet expected fiscal year goals.
• Perform analysis of data by producing summary reports and dashboards.
• Communicate with managers and staff about grant/contract-related needs.
• Assist in entering and tracking grant information into internal case management systems (Law Logix) and reviewing data cleaning and reporting by assistants Maintain a calendar of funding deadlines, including proposals and reports to effectively.
• In collaboration with the Grants & Performance Manager, support the management of funders’ program audits and site visits.
• Maintain documentation for all contracts and grants, concerning scopes of work, enrollment requirements, and other targets, as well as deliverables reports and supporting documentation; facilitate communications by and to program leadership, and ensure accountability, transparency, and access to necessary information.
• Implement streamlined communication protocols on performance management workflows across the legal service departments, including timelines for information submissions, data cleaning, and outcome targets.
• Responsible for detailed planning and status of projects as they arise.
• Handle highly confidential and valuable information and materials.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain at the workstation and in meetings to complete divisional programming’s operational, administrative, and coordination needs.
• Travel, as needed, by using public transportation or vehicle, traverse City streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Carry a laptop and event-related documents to offsite workstations.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional training related to the position.
• Experience with data entry required

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, team building, communication, and public relations skills.
• Highly motivated and self-starter, able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong Excel skills.

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded virtually. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary: The Migration Counselor will join Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) working on the Ukrainian Response Initiative and the Preferred Communities – Afghan Supplemental Program assisting Ukrainian and Afghan Humanitarian Parolees with immigration/legal services. The Migration Counselor will provide immigration services under attorney supervision, including consultations, document preparation, application assistance, affidavit and brief writing, and necessary follow-up services. The Migration Counselor will also prepare and deliver presentations on various immigration issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the supervision of an attorney, participate in regular screening and self-help workshop events at CCCS sites, and remotely.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, provide information sessions and Know Your Rights presentations to the community.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, pre-screen for eligibility ​for immigration benefits.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare, review, complete, submit, and follow-up on applications and motions in immigration matters, including but not limited to: employment authorization applications, adjustment of status applications, family reunification petitions, and applications for refugee travel documents.
• Research law and investigate facts to determine possible course of legal action and to prepare cases accordingly.
• 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.
• Prepare and make referrals to other legal service providers for cases identified through individual consultations and follow up with referral partners to track status of case acceptance.
• Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies. Manage systems data entry in internal (LLX and ECM) and external data management systems and assist with generating reports.
• Maintain and report statistical data as required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position that will require working part-time at the several community-based organization sites. The remaining time will be spent performing case work at CCCS’ office and remotely. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday. Position requires willingness to travel locally and availability to work some weekend and evening hours as needed to meet program deadlines, or client needs.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Travel at least 50% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain stationary at a workstation and in meetings and use a computer at least 50% of the time.
• Remain stationary and/or ambulate to instruct and monitor during trainings and presentations.
• Carry a laptop to offsite work locations.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional training related to the position.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto
• Experience utilizing telephonic and in-person interpretation on sensitive matters.
• 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.
• A plus, but not required:
  • Experience working as an immigration legal administrative assistant or advocate; and
  • Demonstrated a commitment to social justice issues and experience working in a non-profit, court, or community setting.

Summary: The Refugee Resettlement Department at Catholic Charities Community Services provides assistance to newly arrived families from diverse backgrounds who are resettling in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley through case management, employment-based, and educational services. The Case Manager will work within resettlement programs to screen prospective applicants/cases, complete the enrollment process, provide orientation, and conduct comprehensive casework for the designated service period according to the specific contract guidelines. The Case Manager will focus on Case Management Pilot Program, a new initiative to engage asylum seekers, as well as other programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage pre-arrival and post-arrival processes, including coordinating travel, securing housing, if appropriate, and ensuring basic needs are met in accordance with program guidelines.
• Assess eligibility of asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, entrants/parolees, Special Immigrant Visa holders from Afghanistan and Iraq, and certified victims of human trafficking for program eligibility.
• Provide core resettlement services and individualized support for newly arrived individuals and families, including home visits, intake, needs assessment, and case management in accordance with program requirements.
• Develop a detailed service plan and/or safety plan in collaboration with clients to outline specific actions and timeframes to address individual and family needs in accordance with program guidelines.
• Based on eligibility, complete social service referrals, including referrals to the Social Security Administration, SNAP benefits, Medicaid, housing benefits, SSI benefits, school enrollment, WIC, emergency food, TANF benefits, HSE or ESOL classes, legal services, etc.
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to ensure clients are provided with the tools they need to meet their goals and objectives, and assess and monitor progress, modifying initial service plans as necessary.
• Ensure all program requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner to meet short-term and long-term goals for client’s well-being and independence.
• Advocate for and with clients regarding benefits acquisition, employment, immigration documents, and other services, and intervene as necessary.
• Maintain and update program rosters, electronic case note systems, and physical case files throughout the service period using various internal and external databases. Write detailed case notes in a timely manner and maintain copies of documents and reports in case files.
• Write and submit reports as required; compile and report statistics as needed.
• Manage and track client direct assistance disbursements within the allowable parameters and program guidelines within each case, program, and designation.
• Participate in outreach by developing relationships with third-party referral organizations and service providers to best serve client needs.
• Perform work with clients in the field to ensure services are obtained.
• Participate in program meetings, staff development activities, case conferences and other duties as assigned.
• Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive trauma-informed, strength-based services to clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments.
• Occasionally attend local, state, and national meetings or conferences.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study is required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in the human services field, preferably with immigrants or refugees.

Skills, Licenses and/or competencies required:

• Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, communication (oral & written), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and high-volume communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; other second languages also considered including Haitian-Creole or French.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position that will require working with underserved communities in the New York metro area. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00am-5:00pm Monday – Friday. Position requires a willingness to travel as needed to sites in the Lower Hudson Valley, and to NYC, as needed. Some weekend and evening hours, if needed.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area using reliable transportation, traversing streets, ascending/descending stairs, and exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 60% of the time, with 40% of time spent in the field and at home visits.

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded remotely with a transition to in-person work depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Summary:  The Education & Employment Trainer will develop, implement, and organize educational services for the Refugee Resettlement Department, including Employment Preparation, Vocational Training, Cultural/Community Orientation, and Adult Education services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Educational Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to provide client assessments; evaluate employment history, education, skills, English language level, and potential barriers to employment – and address the barriers with multiple interventions including workshops, one-on-one sessions, and referrals to other services.
• Conduct job readiness, career planning, cultural adjustment, higher education, rights/responsibilities, financial literacy, and health literacy workshops for clients.
• Adjust and create new educational offerings based on needs and trends.
• Assist program participants individually with employment preparation; edit and draft resumes, assist with job applications, perform mock interviews, and provide coaching on networking, professional communication, and other job-readiness services.
• Gather educational resources on Adult Basic Education, vocational training, literacy, HSE and post-secondary education programs; collaborate with agencies that offer these services to make them available for clients; advocate for clients seeking outside services as appropriate.
• Maintain active communication with job developers and case managers to ensure that potential job seekers have attended all necessary workshops including job readiness, career planning, cultural adjustment, higher education, rights/responsibilities, financial literacy, and health literacy.
• Maintain detailed, accurate and thorough electronic case notes and paper attendance records in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Research and refer clients to outside vocational and educational resources as necessary.
• Train and supervise program volunteers and interns on education-related responsibilities.
• Organize and facilitate community events including corporate volunteer events.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain the monthly program calendar of client educational activities and workshops.
• Record weekly attendance in online database to track trends and identify participants who need further support to meet attendance requirements.
• Collect and complete all necessary documentation and reports related to program activities.
• Attend internal and external meetings, trainings, outreach opportunities, and conferences as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 12 years of experience teaching or training adults and with curriculum development

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Fluency in a language commonly spoken by refugee populations (Spanish strongly preferred, but French, Haitian-Creole also considered.)
• Experience working with diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday – Friday.  Additional hours may be required on occasion to meet program deadlines, or client needs.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stand and ambulate in a classroom and office environment to instruct and monitor participants.
• Sitting at a workstation and using a computer at least 50% of the time.
• Ability to work with the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general information and referral on processes, programs, developments, and related services and resources for immigration programs, legal developments, LOPC services available to the custodians of unaccompanied minors, ESOL, and other programs available through the NYS Office for New Americans.
• Conduct telephonic legal orientations, as required, for the LOPC Call Center.
• Use ReferNet to document all services provided to callers, maintain and report client statistical data, and implement new text-to-chat feature.
• Use the On-line Scheduling System to make appointments for custodians to attend LOPC orientations.
• Prepare and mail informational packets to custodians who cannot attend an LOPC orientation in person.
• Participate in ongoing training on immigration laws, regulations, procedures and developments, as well as social services available to unaccompanied minors and their custodians, asylees, refugees, immigrants, and clients in need.
• Participate in outreach events in order to provide information about Hotline and LOPC Call Center services, as well as new developments that affect immigrants.
• Assist victims of anti-immigrant fraud to file complaints with appropriate law enforcement authorities.
• Adhere to call response and referral protocols.
• Document all services provided to callers and maintain and report client statistical data.
• Other duties as required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position that will require flexibility working two shifts: 9:00 AM to 5 PM and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday – Friday.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain stationary at a work station and in meetings, and use a computer at least 85% of the time.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional training related to the position.
• Previous experience as immigration counselor/paralegal, or experience in immigration law and procedure preferred.

Skills, licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Flexibility to work 9 am to 5 pm, or 12 noon to 8 pm shifts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfort using technology and inputting data, including working knowledge of MS Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel);
• Participation in training for AIRS certification.

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded virtually. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary: The Controller is responsible to provide leadership and coordination of the daily accounting activities of Catholic Charities Community Services and the entities for which it provides accounting services. The Controller is responsible to direct accounting operations, ensuring all transactions are properly authorized, recorded in the general ledger and analyzed; interim and final financials statements / footnotes prepared on a timely accurate basis; and coordinating each entity’s annual audit. The Controller is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and forecasting the cash requirements and investments and to continually review the existing financial systems and internal controls and present recommendations for improving the reporting of financial information. The Controller extensively collaborates with CCCS Fiscal Directors and teams to support operations and meet audit/ compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct performance and supervision of the daily operations of the Controller’s Department (General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts and Payroll).
• Organize staff training and development. including timely preparation of annual evaluations
• Develop. monitor and communicate Controller’s team performance statistics.

Reporting

• Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and reports
• Preparation of materials for Finance. Audit. Investment Committees and Boards
• Provide recommendations for reporting and procedural improvements.

Audit

• Direct multiple financial audit reports and footnotes and their respective 990s. CFRs and A-133 audit reports
• Prepare and coordinate the accounting and audit close calendars, ensuring all tasks are completed on a timely accurate basis.
• Ensure compliance with donor (temporarily and permanently restricted net assets) intent and local; state and federal tax and reporting requirements.

Manage Treasury operations

• Daily cash position / needs, forecasts and monitoring of portfolio, cash accounts and requirements.
• Maintain and monitor MetroCard and Debit Card inventories and use.
• Ensure accounting for petty cash.

Internal Controls

• Maintain, monitor, and enhance fiscal systems.
• Monitor and enhance the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Maintain and update the Accounting Policies and Procedures and Business Unit Practices Manuals

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday. Additional weekend and evening hours may be required to meet agency deadlines.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain in a stationary position at a workstation; use a computer at least 70% of the time.
• Go to various locations generally throughout the Archdiocese carrying work papers and a laptop.
• Meet competing deadlines.

Significant Working relationships:

• CCCS and agencies operating and corporate departments; Catholic Charities Chief Financial Officer, Archdiocesan departments including Data Center, Development Office, Human Resources, and Insurance. Outside service providers, especially banks and auditors.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelors or master’s in accounting
• 1O+ years relevant experience including 5+ years in mid / senior – level accounting positions with multiple staff (direct and indirect) supervision.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Strong Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (preferably including non-profit accounting), federal and state financial regulations, general ledger analysis and financial reporting.
• Ability to also meet audit, managerial, operational (budget variance) and governance reporting requirements.
• Good supervisory skills and the ability to motivate staff to produce timely, high-quality work products
• Professional abilities to detail, analyze financial data, solve financial problems, develop, and implement solutions and write procedures. The position must initiate projects, prioritize tasks, and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Good professional written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills – ability to relate and clearly communicate with operating management, financial staff, and other departments.
• Good Microsoft Office and enterprise-wide accounting skills
• Strong work ethic exhibiting a sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend work.
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.

Considered A Plus

• CPA and/or MBA
• Non-profit (financial or audit) experience
• Lawson Financial Systems, Kronos time and attendance, Chrome River expense reporting
• Automated Accounts Payable System

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be virtually onboard. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary:
The Senior Accountant (COS) is an integral member of the Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) finance team providing fiscal support and operational reporting to COS programs.
The position works closely with program staff to aide them in fiscal-related decisions and meeting fiscal contract requirements on a timely, accurate basis. Fiscal contractual requirements include filing of contract claims, fiscal compliance reports and related accounting activities for CCCS.
CCCS and the other agencies provide a variety of social service programs in the 10 counties of the Archdiocese of New York. These programs are funded by a variety of Federal, State, County and City agencies and foundations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Contract accounting functions associated with contracts and grants:
  • Prepare timely and accurate regulatory filings (i.e. claims, budget modifications close-outs, and advances);
  • Complete revenue, receivable and expense reconciliations;
  • Ensure integrity of financial results related to government contracts and grants, revenues, receivables, earned unbilled, and advances, and preparation of related standard journal entries and reconciliations; and
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivable balances with the funding sources to maximize cash flow, which is critical to the organization.
• Managerial accounting functions associated with Programs funded through contracts/ grants:
  • Prepare corporate budgets, as assigned; i.e. Personnel planning and financial models
  • Provide information that aids the Manager in the preparation of reports to management related to
    government contracts and grant status and activity, including the production of monthly contract Activity reports; and
  • Assist in the preparation of other corporate budget materials.
• Financial accounting associated with Programs funded through contracts I grants:
  • Assist in the preparation of year-end corporate and periodic contract compliance audits, including
    retrieving supporting documents and back-up information, as requested; and
  • Assist in the analysis of charges to Activities to facilitate the release/ utilization of temporarily restricted net assets (“TRNA”) and the preparation and timely submission of reports required by donors.
• Financial accounting associated with general accounting functions, as may be assigned. Functions will, at a minimum, involve:
  • Account analysis
  • Development of working papers and schedules
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Provide recommendations for internal accounting/ operating controls and efficiencies.
  • Assist in other ad hoc projects, as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position that requires in office attendance at frequencies designated for the Department. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday -Friday. Additional evening and weekend hours are required to meet department and Agency deadlines.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain in a stationary position at an office work station and use a computer at least 70% of the time.
• Carry a laptop to offsite work locations, when assigned.
• Ability to work with demanding, multiple deadlines.

Significant Working Relationships:

• Financial and Operating management of CCCS, corporate departments (Executive Directors, CFO, and Controller’s group), program departments, auditors, and Archdiocese staff.
• CCCS and other agency management and Program staff.
• CCCS Fiscal staff.
• Funding agencies and their auditors and corporate auditors.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of supervisory and related experience;
• Knowledge of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and cost accounting principles.

Other Skills, Licenses and/or Competencies:

• Familiarity with government contracts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – ability to relate and clearly communicate with operating management, financial staff and other departments, including professional writing style.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommendations and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; exhibit a sense of urgency in perfonning work.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel* and Word* required; knowledge of Lawson accounting software a plus. “‘Ability to successfully pass “PROVE-IT” skills test.
• Work requires a commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services.

Considered a Plus

• Non-profit experience and familiarity with government contracts, preferably NYS & NYC
• Lawson Financial Systems
• MBA
• CPA

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded virtually. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary: We seek to foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization that values our donors. We emphasize the lifetime value of our donors and invest in building long-term relationships. Our donor-centered approach recognizes the needs and priorities of our partners while remaining aligned to our organizational mission and strategic priorities.

The Manager, Leadership Gifts is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors capable of making gifts of $5,000 and up range. The position requires strategic thinking and donor management to develop a specific plan through which a potential donor can be moved from financial prospect to major gift. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required including written, verbal, and personal contact with donors and their advisors. The Manager, Leadership Gifts will grow the donor database by identifying and developing major new donors. In addition, the Manager, Leadership Gifts will develop a consistent, long-term, close relationship with donors – properly thanking each donor for his/her gifts and informing the donor of the Agency’s activities and uses of the donor’s gifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage a portfolio of 100-125 donors, drawn from a mix of current donors of $5K or more, pipeline donors and new prospects who have been qualified by the Development
• Engage in face-to-face solicitation of major gifts, and partner with senior and program staff and/or the Agency Relations department on donor engagement
• Create individual goals for each person in the portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the Agency’s knowledge of that donor’s
• Create a plan for each donor/prospect in the portfolio and execute that plan to ensure individual donors are retained and
• Provide support to senior staff in preparation for solicitations, including developing appropriate briefing materials in advance of
• Develop and execute cultivation and stewardship opportunities for donors and prospects in the portfolio and participate in donor-focused events and departmental fund-raising events.
• Track portfolio activity and progress in the donor Create reports as required by management that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance.
• Satisfy gift stewardship
• In collaboration with the Co-Chairs of the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity (CCC) Program, schedule three cultivation events
• In collaboration with Development Operations, manage acknowledgement process for major gift portfolio.
• Assist with the development and production of communications tools, proposals and metric reports; provide support with scheduling and general correspondence.
• In conjunction with the Special Events Team, oversee all aspects of the annual Wall Street Breakfast. A stewardship event for donors who have supported Catholic Charities at the $5K+ giving level during the current fiscal
• Attend required meetings and
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the mission, goals, and priorities of the Catholic Charities and develop working relationships with program staff.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday. Additional evening and weekend hours will be required, as well as travel.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Travel at least 25% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather
• Remain stationary using a computer at least 30% of the time, in meetings and/or
• Carry a laptop to offsite work
• Ability to operate standard office equipment i.e. copier, fax, scanner, postage machine and printer
• Ability to use and respond to phone
• Ability to lift, transport, move and store document

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three-to-five years’ fundraising experience including proven success in developing new major donors.
• Proven ability to create a climate of confidence and trust on the part of
• Proficiency in computer skills including use of Microsoft
• Established track record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and maintaining major
• Self-Starter. High energy personality with ability to identify and develop new
• Superior relationship management skills.
• Able to build strong professional relationships with donors and their
• Proven ability to work well with teams in complex situations and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required: 

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, CRM software.
• Superior verbal and written communication
• Well-honed interpersonal skills; ability to interact comfortably with individuals at all
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work
• A team-oriented collaborative
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-up
• Able to participate in agency/community events, as needed
• A genuine interest in the Catholic Charities mission.

COVID-19 Adjustment: Position will be onboarded virtually. Potential to orient to the physical office space in person depending on CDC and agency requirements at the time of onboarding. Updates to protocol are implemented on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.