Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
This position is contingent upon the successful acquisition of additional funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on the availability of resources. The DOJ Accredited Representative conduct direct legal services to eligible clients, including legal consultation, immigration form preparation, and representation in from of Department of Homeland Security. This position is limited, part time position/20 hours a week for partial DOJ accreditation. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 9/30/25 and contingent upon funding extension.
\n ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:---Receive Legal Referrals Enter in-house and external legal referrals into data base system Provide clients with intake forms and make sure they are completed by for legal assessment and consultation scheduling Schedule consultations for clients and schedule application processing appointments Organize Legal Orientations Work with ILS Team members to organize and schedule legal orientation programs for recently arrived immigrants, refugees, and parolees Receive and file USCIS notices and informing clients about their upcoming appointments and case noting in LLX database any interaction with clients ---Consultations Prepare files and prepare immigration applications Communicate clearly and professionally with clients Prepare reviewed filings for mailing and provide clients with updates on case status Maintaining LLX database (opening and closing cases, uploading documents, writing case notes) Other duties as assigned by legal supervisor Prepare Immigration Applications/Application types may include, but not limited to: SIV, refugee and asylee adjustment of status to permanent resident status, Naturalization, Employment Authorization Documents, Green card replacements and renewals, Any other application as need arises and training is providedIncludes some case management duties such as: Data input into various databases and spreadsheets based on grant requirements, such as NAI database, PC GAPS spreadsheet, and others as needed. Client communication, correspondence and follow-up ---Administrative Support Responsibilities Assist Administrative Team with calls from current clients: returning calls and scheduling filing appointments when necessary Translate documents (if applicable) Scanning and upload client documents and files Process incoming and outgoing mail Participate in weekly ILS departmental meetings Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports using LLX Reporting JOB REQUIREMENTS:Mature and personal Christian faithCommitted to the mission, vision, and values of World ReliefDesire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communitiesAble to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document40-hour immigration basic training completed One year of previous Immigration Legal Service experience A desire to serve immigrants and refugees in support of the mission and vision of World Relief Ability to work both independently with minimum supervision, and in collaboration with others Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required; Ability to learn and use LawLogix database Accurate data entry skills Strong administrative experience in an office setting Detailed-oriented and proactive Skill in organizing, coordinating and implementing various components of a project, and ability to provide accountability to ensure objectives are met Desire and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicities, nationalities, religions, cultures and language Strong oral and written English communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:•Bilingual in both English and Dari, Pashto, Spanish, or Swahili is preferred but not required Valid license, access to reliable vehicle and clean driving record
\n$20 - $22 an hour
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
\nWorld Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
*** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.