Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Cabrini | Social Services Coordinator
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Cabrini | Social Services Coordinator
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston‑Houston
Description Catholic Charities is looking for the right people who wish to serve their community as part of a family‑friendly organization doing good within the Houston‑Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths help people in need.
The Unaccompanied Children Program of St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance follows the journey of migrant children who come to the United States without a parent or adult guardian. We teach them about their legal rights, screen them for immigration relief, and represent them in state court, USCIS and the Immigration Court to advance their claim for immigration relief and defend them against deportation.
What you Deliver
Conduct social service, mental health and medical needs assessments for clients and families referred by attorneys to determine social service and support needs beyond legal services being provided. Provide initial and ongoing crisis intervention, in coordination with legal team. Refer clients to counselors, doctors, schools, basic need assistance, and any other needs. Coordinate with the legal team to ensure client needs are met, including, but not limited to, assistance with housing, transportation, translation, counseling, health services, accessing public benefits. Update legal team (attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants) on status of social work cases.
Maintain a caseload of at least 40 clients. Coordinate therapy, physician and other appointments and coordinate with legal team to ensure holistic services. Maintain regular communication with clients.
Attend community fairs, meetings, and other events to do outreach into the community. Conduct research into resources available in the community and develop contacts and networks to assist clients in accessing those resources. Update legal team on all outreaches/meetings attended. Attend one attorney brown bag lunch per month.
Participate in professional self‑development via supervision and continuing education classes. Maintain case management database and statistics.
Participate in Charlas, program and agency community education and outreach efforts (Spanish and English), particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law, providing direct information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum and deportation.
Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President, Legal Director and Managing Attorneys such as assisting in training staff in legal and regulatory changes, participating in coalition activities, participating in staff retreats, United Way activities, agency fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, etc.
Qualifications Expertise
Bachelor’s Degree
One (1) year of experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Skills and Assets
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to maintain a significant caseload, set priorities, multitask and work under pressure and competing demands
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team in a very fast‑paced environment
Knowledge of community resources for the populations served
General understanding of the needs of immigrants and demonstrates sensitivity to these needs
Ability to work with the population served in crisis situations
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries with clients, staff and volunteers
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office
Demonstrates multi‑cultural skills and sensitivity
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicants must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
Location: Houston, TX | Salary: $1,500.00 – $3,800.00 | Employment Type: Full‑time | Seniority Level: Entry level | Job Function: Other | Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
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Description Catholic Charities is looking for the right people who wish to serve their community as part of a family‑friendly organization doing good within the Houston‑Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths help people in need.
The Unaccompanied Children Program of St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance follows the journey of migrant children who come to the United States without a parent or adult guardian. We teach them about their legal rights, screen them for immigration relief, and represent them in state court, USCIS and the Immigration Court to advance their claim for immigration relief and defend them against deportation.
What you Deliver
Conduct social service, mental health and medical needs assessments for clients and families referred by attorneys to determine social service and support needs beyond legal services being provided. Provide initial and ongoing crisis intervention, in coordination with legal team. Refer clients to counselors, doctors, schools, basic need assistance, and any other needs. Coordinate with the legal team to ensure client needs are met, including, but not limited to, assistance with housing, transportation, translation, counseling, health services, accessing public benefits. Update legal team (attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants) on status of social work cases.
Maintain a caseload of at least 40 clients. Coordinate therapy, physician and other appointments and coordinate with legal team to ensure holistic services. Maintain regular communication with clients.
Attend community fairs, meetings, and other events to do outreach into the community. Conduct research into resources available in the community and develop contacts and networks to assist clients in accessing those resources. Update legal team on all outreaches/meetings attended. Attend one attorney brown bag lunch per month.
Participate in professional self‑development via supervision and continuing education classes. Maintain case management database and statistics.
Participate in Charlas, program and agency community education and outreach efforts (Spanish and English), particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law, providing direct information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum and deportation.
Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President, Legal Director and Managing Attorneys such as assisting in training staff in legal and regulatory changes, participating in coalition activities, participating in staff retreats, United Way activities, agency fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, etc.
Qualifications Expertise
Bachelor’s Degree
One (1) year of experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Skills and Assets
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to maintain a significant caseload, set priorities, multitask and work under pressure and competing demands
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team in a very fast‑paced environment
Knowledge of community resources for the populations served
General understanding of the needs of immigrants and demonstrates sensitivity to these needs
Ability to work with the population served in crisis situations
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries with clients, staff and volunteers
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office
Demonstrates multi‑cultural skills and sensitivity
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicants must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
Location: Houston, TX | Salary: $1,500.00 – $3,800.00 | Employment Type: Full‑time | Seniority Level: Entry level | Job Function: Other | Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
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