Summary:

To assist with developing an interdisciplinary approach that would integrate social work into the legal services provided to SOAR Legal’s clients and implement best practices to support meaningful access to justice. The mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the President and his/her delegates.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage SOAR Legal’s pro bono mental health network, in coordination with the Director. Recruit psychiatrists, psychologists and LCSWs to provide free psychiatric evaluations to SOAR Legal’s clients, to support asylum applications and extreme hardship determinations.
• Set regular meetings, provide and coordinate training, and other duties associated with this work.
• Provide and develop training for SOAR Legal staff in the areas of trauma informed care, self care, secondary trauma and other relevant topics.
• Provide support to SOAR Legal staff on matters related to social work approaches and interventions, including trauma informed care.
• Maintain case files and database to ensure confidentiality and compliance with monitoring and documentation standards. Assist attorneys and staff members to identify clients in need of specialized case management.
• Conduct culturally competent assessments to inform service planning, referrals and advocacy.
• Develop individual service plans with attention to culture, language and special circumstances. Assist clients with resource navigation.
• Provide interpretation and translation for SOAR Legal clients, as needed.
• Put forth a courteous, friendly, helpful attitude with staff and clients;
• Ability to be self-directed and work as a member of a team;
• Maintain a high standard of professional communication when communicating with clients and external partner
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO.
• EMO requires all staff in this position to be vaccinated for the safety of our clients.
• Able to communicate fluently in English and either Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Burmese or Ukrainian.
• Two years of office experience.
• Experience working with immigrants or refugees.

Knowledge:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, or bachelor’s degree in Social Work with significant relevant experience;
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances; Treat all individuals with respect and dignity; Ability to multi-task efficiently.

Effort:

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain calm, professional manner; Ability to work independently and on own initiative, making informed and sensible judgments, as well as working as part of a broader team.

Work Condition:

Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Benefits:

Salary range starts at $20.64 per hour, with increases available for language and education skills. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be observed.

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter by email to emo@emoregon.org, or mail to EMO, 245 S Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, 97239. Position open until filled.

Summary:

This position provide administrative support for attorneys and BIA accredited representatives. The mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the President and his/her delegates.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to SOAR attorneys and BIA accredited representatives.
• Conduct potential client intakes, and provide referral and information assistance to community members.
• Schedule client appointments and send appointment reminders.
• Follow procedures consistent with case management guidelines, including creating physical and electronic case files, maintaining files, closing files, etc.
• Receive and record client mail, file mail and contact all clients regarding the mail.
• Contact clients to remind them of appointments or classes.
• Serve as a back up for the front desk Legal Assistant, which would involve providing reception for the SOAR Immigration Legal Services Portland office, including answering the phone, directing phone calls, greeting clients, and acting as a liaison between clients and other legal staff.
• Provide interpretation and translation for SOAR Legal clients.
• Puts forth a courteous, friendly, helpful attitude at all times when receiving office visitors, answering the phones, and working with staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO.
• EMO requires all staff in this position to be vaccinated for the safety of our clients.
• Able to communicate fluently in English and either Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Burmese or Ukrainian.
• Two years of office experience.
• Experience working with immigrants or refugees.

Knowledge:

• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products;
• Able to communicate conversationally in either Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Burmese or Ukrainian.

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances;
• Treat all individuals with respect and dignity;
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.

Effort:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Work Condition:

Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Benefits:

Salary range starts at $17.64 per hour. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be observed.

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter by email to emo@emoregon.org, or mail to EMO, 245 S Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, 97239. Position open until filled.

Summary:

This position provides direct legal services to low income and culturally diverse immigrants. The mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the President and his/her delegates.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct legal representation to low income clients with USCIS administrative applications and selected cases in immigration court on a broad range of immigration cases, including: family based petitions, asylum, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, U visas, and other immigration remedies.
• Manage caseload of Afghan parolee cases and keep up to date on changes in immigration law and policy for Afghan arrivals.
• Collaborate with Legal Afghan team and SOAR Refugee Resettlement Afghan team.
• Plan and coordinate SOAR virtual and in-person Citizenship Day and Afghan Humanitarian Parole Clinics.
• Hold community presentations on immigration topics.
• Recruit, coordinate training, and provide support for volunteer attorneys, law students, and legal assistants.
• Submit monthly reports on services rendered.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to be self-directed and work as a member of a team;
• Ability to handle highly sensitive matters with confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO. EMO requires all staff in this position to be vaccinated for the safety of our clients.

Knowledge:

• Must be a lawyer in good standing with the Bar of any state, and meet the requirements of ORS 9.280 and the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct;
• Prefer attorney with at least two years of experience in immigration law;
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and English, or another second language commonly used with our clients;
• Proven proficiency using software programs for data and word processing;
• Must possess valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances;
• Treat all individuals with respect and dignity;
• Excellent time management and attention to deadlines.

Effort:

Proven organizational skills and ability to maintain calm, professional manner.

Work Condition:

Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Benefits:

Salary range starts at $51,251 annually, and increases with immigration experience and language ability. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be observed.

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter by email to emo@emoregon.org, or mail to EMO, 245 S Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, 97239. Position open until filled.