{"id":5382,"date":"2020-12-09T18:25:07","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T18:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrionline.org\/?p=11316"},"modified":"2020-12-09T18:25:07","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T18:25:07","slug":"join-the-hri-family-as-childrens-program-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2020\/12\/09\/join-the-hri-family-as-childrens-program-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the HRI Family as Children\u2019s Program Attorney!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Title: CHILDREN’S PROGRAM DIRECTOR <\/strong>(Full-time, exempt, with benefits, Spanish-speakers strongly preferred.)<\/p>\n HRI seeks a passionate human rights advocate to join our\u00a0Children\u2019s Department as Director<\/strong>. The ideal candidate will work to promote HRI\u2019s mission and cultivate strong ties with the individuals, organizations, and funders that are the key to the success of the Children\u2019s Program. The primary focus is on immigration and family law to support and work with immigrant children who have been victimized and are unable to return to their home country. The Director will oversee the program\u2019s caseload, while they independently manage cases and advocate for clients in court proceedings. The Director will display competency and sensitivity in representing low socioeconomic community groups, as well as limited English proficient clients, and do this all while engaging in trauma informed care.<\/p>\n Essential Job Qualifications<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferred knowledge<\/strong>\u00a0includes experience with Texas family law \u2013 including conservatorship, Special Immigrant Juvenile \u201cSIJ\u201d status cases, removal defense, and familiarity with ORR procedures for unaccompanied children.<\/p>\n Other helpful knowledge<\/strong>\u00a0includes VAWA, U-Visa, DACA, T-Visas, Asylum, and supporting immigration relief, such as employment authorization applications and adjustment of status applications.<\/p>\n RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro Bono Program Support<\/strong> Direct Client Representation<\/strong> Govern workflow for all aspects of in-house cases.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong>Program Management<\/strong> Legal Outreach<\/strong> Salary and Benefits:<\/strong>\u00a0The salary for this position ranges from $58,000 \u2013 $62000. The Benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, FMLA leave, short term disability, and other benefits.<\/p>\n Supervisor:<\/strong>\u00a0Reports to Executive Director.<\/p>\n Human Rights Initiative of North Texas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n Please send tailored cover letter and resume to: Volunteer Director, Layne Faulkner at\u00a0lfaulkner@hrionline.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL:<\/strong> HRI is currently following a safety protocol due to COVID-19. For more information about how this impacts HRI staff, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/hrionline.org\/stay-mindful-hri-continues-its-safety-protocol-for-health-crisis\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The post Join the HRI Family as Children’s Program Attorney!<\/a> appeared first on Human Rights Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n This post was originally published on Blog \u2013 Human Rights Initiative<\/a>. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Title: CHILDREN\u2019S PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Full-time, exempt, with benefits, Spanish-speakers strongly preferred.) HRI seeks a passionate human rights advocate to join our\u00a0Children\u2019s Department as Director. The ideal candidate will work to promote HRI\u2019s mission and cultivate strong ties with the individuals, organizations, and funders that are the key to the success … <\/p>\n The post Join the HRI Family as Children\u2019s Program Attorney!<\/a> appeared first on Human Rights Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":490,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5382"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/490"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5382"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5383,"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5382\/revisions\/5383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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\nSupport the program with cases placed with pro-bono attorneys:<\/p>\n\n
\n1. Work collaboratively with other members of the legal staff.
\n2. Direct representation of immigrant children and their guardians before USCIS, Immigration Court, and local family courts.<\/p>\n
\n1. Assist in intake and evaluation of new cases with the legal team.
\n2. Responsible for maintenance of legal intakes for minors.
\n3. Review legal screening documents for foster children to determine local relief before the child\u2019s placement in the DFW area.<\/p>\n
\nResponsible for regular provision of information to the Vera Institute of Justice including:<\/p>\n\n
\no Assist with HRI\u2019s Advocacy plan and other outreach.
\no Maintain and enhance legal expertise through participation in and presentation of educational programs and CLEs.
\no Attend mandatory training and conference calls related to work with Vera.
\no Maintain alliances with education entities, community groups, and other organizations.
\no Make new partnerships with other social service providers who refer clients.
\no Speak to various groups about HRI.
\no Participate in fundraising for Children\u2019s Program.
\no Educate the staff and public about relief available for HRI clients via updates on immigration laws and policy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n