Supervising Immigration Attorney - Unaccompanied Children Program (UCP) - YMCA of Greater Houston (Texas)
YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston and seeks to meet the needs of Houston’s refugee and immigrant communities\. We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self\-sufficiency\. The YMCA International Services seeks a licensed immigration attorney to supervise a team of immigration attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives and other support staff serving detained Unaccompanied Children in the Houston area\.
**Duties/Responsibilities**
+ Provide training, supervision and support to Immigration Attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and support staff\. This requires fundamental knowledge of immigration law and immigration court procedures\.
+ The Unaccompanied Children Program’s \(UCP\) goal is to provide high quality legal services to minors detained in HHS/ORR detention facilities in and around Houston, Texas\.Through this program, legal staff provide child\-friendly legal rights presentations and direct representation for children who have been designated as unaccompanied minors\.The Supervising Attorney’s job will include the following tasks:
- Ensure contract compliance, including submitting monthly reports and ensuring that data is entered accurately and timely as required\.
- Oversee that the core services of the UCP are conducted well: Know Your Rights \(KYR\) presentations, individual screenings, direct representation for detained and locally released children, referrals post\-release and pro bono referrals\.
- Work closely with stakeholders \(such as ORR and shelter staff\) to maintain a positive working relationship, and ensure that the children’s needs are being met\.
- Supervise, mentor, and coordinate program staff to identify needs and provide support to make the program run effectively\.
- Participate in trainings, calls and meetings with funders and technical assistance providers to stay up\-to\-date with new legal and programmatic developments\.
+ Help recruit, train, mentor, and supervise pro bono lawyers and legal interns for representation on specific cases\.
+ Manage caseload and maintain client files in good order\. Maintain client and case information in case database\.
+ Work closely with Senior Director of Legal Services in program planning and strategic direction of Immigration Legal Services division\.
+ Collaborate with other agencies and service providers to procure client services and network with like\-minded organizations\.
+ Participate in outreach activities and information sessions for immigrants and social service agencies\. Outreach may require occasional evening and weekend events\.
+ Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor\.
+ Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures as set forth by YMCA of Greater Houston\.
+ Participate in airport pick up of refugee arrivals, some of which may be at night\.
Pay: $61,000 plus full YMCA benefits, Full\-time, Exempt
Office Hours: Monday\-Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
The YMCA of Greater Houston has outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability, life insurance, paid holidays, and 12% retirement paid by our Association upon meeting eligibility requirements\.
**YMCA Competencies \(Multi\-Team or Branch Leader\):**
+ _Mission Advancement_ _:_ Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community\. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders\. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels\. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors\.
+ _Collaboration_ _:_ Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community\. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA\. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals\. Communicates for influence to attain buy\-in and support of goals\. Provides tools and resources for the development of others\.
+ _Operational Effectiveness_
:Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions\. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities\. Ensures execution of plans\. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls\. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement\.
+ _Personal Growth_ _:_ Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches\. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change\. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning\. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up\-to\-date knowledge and skills in technology\.
**Requirements**
**Requirements**
+ Admission to state bar\.
+ At least 5 years of experience in Immigration Law\.
+ Fundamental knowledge of immigration law and immigration court procedures; public speaking skills; strong writing skills; ability to work well with others and to work under pressure and handle a large volume of consultations, clients, and data; flexibility and strong communication skills; client interviewing abilities; and an appreciation of multicultural experiences\.
+ Spanish fluency is required; fluency in other languages is helpful\.
+ Immigration court experience is strongly preferred, as well as experience with asylum, family immigration, and criminal immigration cases\.
+ Supervisory experience preferred\.
+ Self\-motivated, detail orientated, well organized, able to prioritize assignments and high workload\.
+ Desire to achieve YMCA Team Leader or Multi\-team/Branch Leader certification \(see competencies below\)\.
+ Texas Driver’s License required; clean driving record; own vehicle; applicable auto insurance\.
+ Federal government clearance is required for this position\.
**How to apply:** Visit https://www\.ymcahouston\.org/careers
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status\.
**Posting ID** 86713093173
**Location** Houston,TX
**Job Category** International & Community Services
