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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, Migration and Refugee Services is seeking a part-time, temporary Administrative Assistant to assist with the influx of legal work we will have given the high amount of refugee and Afghan parole arrivals. In this role, you will primarily work with the legal team by handling some of the team's administrative needs and assisting staff in preparing various immigration applications for filing.
Qualified candidates will need to commit to up to 24 hours per week. This assignment will last for six or more months.
Program Statement: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a motivated, mission-driven, knowledgeable social worker to join Migration and Refugee Services. Migration and Refugee Services resettles approximately 450 refugees annually from Bhutan, Burma, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Eritrea, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, and Ukraine. We respect the dignity of each person and provide a supportive environment where each individual and culture is celebrated. Building upon the courage and strength of these newcomers, we seek to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency and independence.
What You Will Do:
- General administrative duties;
- Assist the intake department with scheduling;
- Assist lawyers and paralegals in preparing and assembling packets for filing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Cleveland immigration court;
- File, index, and distribute mail, calendar deadlines; and
- Assist with community outreach efforts.
Education
Required
- High School or better
Behaviors
Required
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the job done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Motivations
Required
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your schedule and goals
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks