Nonprofit
Release Services Case Manager
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Description
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available at www.esperanza-la.org.
Esperanza seeks a full-time Release Services Case Manager to work in our Representation Program, specifically with the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP), pursuant to the Franco-Gonzales v. Holder class action. Under this program, Esperanza provides services to individuals with mental disabilities who are facing deportation and are unable to represent themselves in court. The Release Services Case Manager will assist the Representation Program for adults with mental illness. Under the supervision of a Managing Attorney or a Case Management Supervisor, the Release Services Case Manager will create post-release plans and implement linkage and individual rehabilitation services to clients who have been found to be mentally incompetent by an Immigration Judge. The Release Services Case Manager will work closely with program attorneys to create placement plans, advocate for services, link clients to community-based resources and ensure that placement goals are being met after release from detention. The Release Services Case Manager will also conduct outreach services to promote agency services.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field from an accredited or state approved college or university required.
- Spanish fluency required.
- Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year or more experience providing human services
- Prior case management experience in a social setting.
- Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus.
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available at www.esperanza-la.org.
Esperanza seeks a full-time Release Services Case Manager to work in our Representation Program, specifically with the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP), pursuant to the Franco-Gonzales v. Holder class action. Under this program, Esperanza provides services to individuals with mental disabilities who are facing deportation and are unable to represent themselves in court. The Release Services Case Manager will assist the Representation Program for…
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
- Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
- Vacation days – 15 days per year
- Sick time – 10 days per year
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
- Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
- Free Parking
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
- Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
- Vacation days – 15 days per year
- Sick time – 10 days per year
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
- Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
- Free Parking
Level of Language Proficiency
Spanish fluency required
Spanish fluency required
Location
How to Apply
