Summary

Do you begin all projects with a clear understanding of the desired end results? Are you fast-paced, agile, flexible AND highly organized? Do you have full understanding of profit/loss statements and daily business operations? Are you passionate about leading a team the provides hope and support for immigrants seeking legal immigration benefits?

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Catholic Charities Dallas is looking for a Director of Programs to join our CCD Senior Leadership team. You will lead the Immigration Legal Services missions & programs and all its business units.

Provide Leadership

You will be responsible for the direction, personnel administration, program management, reporting, fiscal planning and monitoring, staff trainings, legal client representation, accreditation, compliance, and risk management for all the ILS missions and programs.

Direct Reports

• 4-5 program managers and administrative assistant; ~44 total employees

Callaborations

• You will establish and maintain relationships with other service agencies and organizations in the community to strengthen service delivery to clients.
• You will represent Catholic Charities Dallas throughout our nine County Service area (in Diocese of Dallas) at Parishes, community coalitions, networks, conferences, and events.

Budgeting and Reporting

• You will monitor the budget for ILS missions and programs and be responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to CCD and all of our stakeholders.
• You will oversee several grants and ensure compliance with goals and grant policies.

Qualifications

• BA in Business Administration, or related field required.
• Experience in legal work and/or practicing immigration law required
• Master’s degree in business, JD (Juris Doctor), or related field a plus
• At least five years of demonstrated or progressive administration and leadership roles.
• Additional accreditations as required by specific program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated experience with multicultural populations.
• Highly motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team and with energy, optimism, and persistence
• Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products and programmatic database application
• Highly developed skills in strategic planning, budgeting and team management
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to represent CCD at community events and meetings.
• Excellent knowledge of / proficiency in

Other Skills

• Data collection and analysis as related to program outputs/outcomes.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and team building
• Problem solving, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare reports and correspondence
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Proven organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Simultaneously meet deadlines and produce high quality results
• Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products and legal database applications; internet applications Collaborative style that fosters workplace excellence and mutual staff support

Compensation and Benefits

• Catholic Charities Dallas offers a variety of benefits to our staff including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our employees can participate in a retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment. Paid Time Off (PTO) allows employees the flexibility to take time off as they need, and we have a generous holiday schedule. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of High 5 figure to low 6 figure salary, based on skills and experience.

To Apply

For consideration, all applicants must apply and submit their resume and cover letter via email to jmema@CCDallas.org or through Indeed. Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. Catholic Charities Dallas is an equal opportunity employer.

About Program

Immigration Legal Services Immigration Legal Services was established in 1975 in response to the growing number of immigrants moving to North Texas. This program provides a broad range of immigration counseling and representation to immigrants and their families.

About Catholic Charities Dallas

Catholic Charities Dallas was formally established in 1941 and was incorporated from the Diocese of Dallas in 1997. Today CCD helps over 120,000 individuals annually achieve stability and self-sufficiency through financial literacy, employment services, education, food programs, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, disaster services, and permanent supportive housing.

Catholic Charities is comprised of more than 38 individual programs that serve 9 Counties. The strengths of each of our programs are as diverse as the populations we serve, but our belief in the need to provide dignity to those in our community who are often overlooked remains the same.

Mission

Catholic Charities calls the community to action to join us in addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness by serving, educating, and empowering all those in need.

Vision

Catholic Charities will be recognized as an effective leader serving the most vulnerable in our communities on their journey toward hope, independence, and a better life.

Purpose

To provide support, resources, education and inspiration to empower our clients and improve their lives.

OUR Values

Service - giving of ourselves and welcoming all

Compassion – treating all with empathy, care and consideration

Integrity – doing what is just, honest, and merciful

Respect – acknowledging the dignity and worth of every person

Commitment – giving attention, energy, and passion to all we do

Summary

The Supervising Senior Attorney/Advocate has responsibility for providing accurate and comprehensive immigration program management (including DOJ Recognition and Accreditation) advice to CLINIC’s network of charitable immigration legal services organizations (“CLINIC affiliates”) and partner legal services organizations, conducting trainings (both in-person and virtually), and authoring articles and resource materials. This Attorney/Advocate must analyze and apply immigration practice principles to complex questions and fact scenarios. The Supervising Senior Attorney/Advocate will also provide direct supervision to other attorneys and advocates on the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Assistance and Training

• Maintain a broad knowledge on the fundamentals of U.S. immigration law and practice and be informed about changes in immigration regulations and policies.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive advice to CLINIC affiliates and partner legal services organizations on a range of topics related to immigration program management, capacity building, and ethical practice of law.
• Assist in mentoring affiliates and providing sample or template materials, as needed.
• Assist in preparing trainings on a range of topics related to immigration program management, capacity building, and the ethical practice of law, including DOJ Recognition and Accreditation.
• Conduct in-person and remote trainings and webinars in collaboration with other CLINIC and external subject matter experts. Maintain accurate records in CLINIC’s data management system.
• As assigned, accept opportunities to speak at conferences on immigration program management and capacity building issues.
• Exercise independent legal judgment.
• Partner with CLINIC’s Field Engagement team to:
  • assess topics for training and resources based on affiliate inquiries and feedback;
  • determine areas for continued excellence or improvement in providing training and technical assistance;
  • coordinate and collaborate on affiliate cohort sessions as appropriate.

Writing

• Assist in creating, disseminating, and periodically reviewing/updating resource materials on immigration program management, capacity building, and the ethical practice of law.
• As assigned, support CLINIC’s Advocacy section on select issues including analyzing and drafting public comments to proposed

Supervision

• Provide leadership, direction, consultation, mentoring, and support to direct reports to ensure clarity in roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Make assignments to staff and monitor and review work on a regular basis.
• Ensure quality control mechanisms and monitor staff’s effective use of CLINIC’s resources.
• Conduct assessments of staff performance and provide regular guidance and feedback to staff and the TTA Director.
• Complete performance evaluations.
• Assess staff resources and developmental needs, make recommendation on strategies for meeting those needs, and facilitate access to developmental resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctor Degree or DOJ Accreditation (Full or Partial) preferred.
• Eight years or more experience in non-profit immigration legal services including program management, organizational/strategic planning, and program evaluation/assessment.
• At least three years supervisory experience.
• High degree of knowledge of delivery of direct immigration legal services; resource development strategies; best practices; and non-profit management.
• Ability to manage work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to coordinate and manage special projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong training content development and public speaking skills.
• An uncompromising commitment to immigrants' rights and race equity Foreign language skills a plus.
• Ability to travel on occasion for trainings, conferences and site visits.

Supervision

• Provide leadership, direction, supervision, consultation, mentoring and support to Senior Paralegal to ensure clarity in role, responsibilities, and expectations. May also provide direct supervision to other attorneys on the TTA team.
• Assign cases and case-specific assignments to staff and monitor and review work on a regular basis.
• Ensure quality control mechanisms and monitor staff’s effective use of CLINIC’s resources and case management system.
• Conduct assessments of staff performance and provide regular guidance and feedback to staff and the TTA Director.
• Complete performance evaluations.
• Assess staff resources and developmental needs, make recommendations on strategies for meeting those needs, and facilitate access to developmental resources.

Other

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Fulfill CLINIC’s expectations that all staff:
  • Serve with integrity
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Promote learning — for themselves, for their colleagues, and for our network
  • Cultivate constructive relationships o Model stewardship
  • Maintain professionalism and positivity in workplace interactions
  • Demonstrate leadership and takes initiative
  • Takes responsibility for actions, results and mistakes
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner, keeping individuals informed of key issues and needs
  • Develop and exercise strong problem-solving skills and judgement
  • Focus on building and strengthening relationships across and outside the organization
  • Demonstrate flexibility and openness by adapting to changing priorities, ideas, strategies, procedures and methods
  • Make effective decisions
  • Resolve conflicts constructively
  • Demonstrate behavior that supports fundraising as a critical and shared responsibility

Location

• 100% Remote, anywhere within the continental United States

Salary Range

• $88,000 - $95,000

Work Environment

• This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of significant weight.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

• CLINIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, religion, age, disability, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CLINIC also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. All interested individuals, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
• We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
• Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities

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