Full Time Manging Attorney: The Immigration Law, Education & Advocacy Project (ILEAP) at Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc. (CSS), a non-profit organization in Fall River, MA, has an immediate opening for a full-time managing attorney.
Managerial Duties include: managing multiple grants and collaborating with CSS grant writers to secure further funding for immigration-related initiatives; supervising paralegals, law school interns, and volunteers; overseeing the operation of a sister-program at CSS, the Immigrant Victim Representation Project (IVRP); ensuring ILEAP & IVRP staff obtain relevant legal training; coordinating community volunteer efforts associated with immigration reform.
Legal Duties include: representing indigent clients before CIS and the Immigration Court in Boston, MA; educating immigrant communities and human service providers about immigration-related matters; collaborating with government and non-government agencies on issues impacting immigrant communities in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Qualifications required:
J.D.; admission to any state bar; 2-years immigration experience and management experience; multi-cultural awareness; Spanish language ability required; ability to travel to Boston and out-of-state for continuing legal education; confidence in public speaking; strong organizational skills.
Please send resume and a writing sample (preferably by fax) to:
ONDINE G. SNIFFIN, ESQ.
ILEAP Legal Director
Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc.
1600 Bay St.
Fall River, MA 02724
Fax: 508-674-4681
Case Manager: Full Time casemanager position open for our HOUSE Supported Housing Program. You will be working with Homeless individuals and families through this Department of Housing and Community Development sponsored program. Experience working with disability, substance abuse, and homelessness a plus. Bi-Lingual a plus. Must have a reliable vehicle.
Send Resume along with letter of interest to: NANCY LAWSON
Coordinator - HOUSE Program
Catholic Social Services
P.O. Box M-South Station
Fall River, MA 02724
Fax: 508-675-2224
Catholic Social Services has relief staff positions in Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Hyannis. These part time hours may be overnight awake, overnight asleep, during evenings and/or weekends. Responsibilities include but are not limited to management of home and house functions, meal preparation, reinforcement, and support program rules and structure. Homeless, disabled, oppressed and substance abuse populations. Must have a valid driver’s license and experience in residential, transitional shelter and/or recovery programs.
Send Resume along with letter of interest to: MARIA PEREIRA
Chief Operating Officer
Catholic Social Services
P.O. Box M-South Station
Fall River, MA 02724
Fax: 508-675-2224
