Intake Associate, Dari & Pashto

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks an Intake Associate, Dari & Pashto to support HIAS’ legal team and Asylee Outreach Project (AOP) in Silver Spring, Maryland by coordinating and conducting intakes of prospective Afghan legal clients referred by local resettlement agencies. This position will form part of a new initiative within the AOP aimed at meeting the legal needs of eligible Afghan parolees residing in Maryland. This initiative will be leading all statewide coordination of legal services for Afghan parolees still needing to apply for asylum or other immigration benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates and conducts legal screening intakes of prospective Afghan legal clients in Dari and/or Pashto to identify clients’ legal needs and confirm clients’ eligibility for services.
• Collaborates with the Asylee Outreach Specialist, the Legal Services team and the Pro Bono & Partnerships team to support determination of the best form of legal assistance for each respective case.
• Provides follow-up to clients regarding their case’s referral to the designated legal assistance program and next steps.
• Maintains the flow of intake processes and implements improvement strategies for these as needed.
• Plans and implements intake-related activities and systems, such as creating and updating relevant client case files and notes.
• Contributes to AOP grant data reporting regarding Afghan parolees served through legal screening intakes and the tracking of clients’ enrollment in specific legal programs.
• Brings commitment and integrity to accomplishing HIAS’ mission and goals in this and other duties as assigned, and commits to personal and professional implementation of HIAS’ core values.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree preferred, but not required; comprehensive understanding of the U.S. immigration legal system in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak Dari or Pashto is required; Farsi speakers will also be considered.
• Cultural sensitivity to and understanding of Afghan communities.
• Personality that enjoys interacting with many clients each day.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organized, thoughtful and efficient work ethic and problem-solving skills.

HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Phone screen with a HIAS recruiter.

Step 3: Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Video interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5: Online reference check with SkillSurvey.

Step 6: Offer and background check with Shield Screening.

Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • Hachnasat Orchim

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • Tzedek

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • Chesed

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • Chevruta

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • Ometz

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • Ruach

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and application to our website: https://hias.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=2218813&&&nohd#job