Immigration Specialist jobs in Alaska

Immigration Specialist oversees immigration programs and assists foreign nationals with immigration procedures. Ensures all paperwork, including applications for immigration and visas are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Being an Immigration Specialist processes tax treaty evaluations and withholding categories for all visa recipients. Reviews immigration procedures and legal status of foreign employees. Additionally, Immigration Specialist may be responsible for compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Immigration Specialist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Immigration Specialist typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Refugee and Immigration Support Intake Specialist
  • Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • https://www.cssalaska.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for assisting the case management team with supporting refugees enrolled in Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS). This position primarily involves administrative tasks, such as file management and direct client services.

    ABOUT US

    CSS is a Catholic human and social services agency and behavioral health care provider that welcomes people of all faiths through its programs and employment. We provide help for our Alaskan neighbors through a variety of supportive service programs, including emergency shelter, food stability, housing, case management, and refugee assistance. CSS empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, CSS is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA), which recognizes that CSS provides high quality services that meet best practice standards in the social service field.

    Mission: We compassionately serve those in need, strengthen individuals and families, and advocate for the common good.

    Vision: All Individuals and Families are Flourishing.

    Impact Statement: Catholic Social Services empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all.

    Guiding Principles: - Catholic Social Teachings - Reverence for humanity - Striving for excellence - Empowering personal fulfillment - Strengthening through collaboration –

    ABOUT OUR PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT

    Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS) provides a bridge for refugees (individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war) and other new arrivals from their former life experiences to the new skills required for success in the United States. Through a focus on economic self-sufficiency, community integration, and a respect for unique cultures, history and traditions, RAIS creates an environment of compassion and encouragement for refugees to flourish.

    REQUIRED COMPENTENTICES

    Competency:

    • Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality and professional boundaries while treating each individual with dignity and respect.
    • Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
    • Self-motivated and directed with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
    • Works well within a rapidly changing environment. Supports group decisions and puts group goals ahead of personal goals.
    • Communicates openly and honestly.
    • Deals with difficult and adverse events while maintaining professionalism.
    • Responds appropriately in the face of tension, emotion, and resistance and seeks support from others when necessary.
    • Demonstrated leadership, dependability, maturity, creativity, discretion, initiative, and flexibility.
    • Ability and desire to work with a variety of people to carry out the mission and purpose of the program.
    • Knowledge:
    • Knowledge of working with people from different cultures.

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    • Skill:
    • Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficient in basic office applications such as Word, Excel, etc. Familiarity with computers, internet and experience with e-mail required.
    • Ability to write clear, grammatically correct log notes, spell, and alphabetize.
    • Ability to complete paperwork thoroughly and accurately.
    • Bilingual preferred.
    • Willingness to learn.
    • Discretion, flexibility, and organizational ability sufficient to fulfill position responsibility with minimum supervision.

    RESPONSIBILITES

    • Assist case manager in conducting intakes and complete needs assessments. Assist enrolled clients in developing detailed plans for achieving employment and self-sufficiency, including completing budgets and Quality of Life scales.
    • Assist case managers by providing linkage to community resources.
    • Transporting clients to appointments and other locations.
    • Assist in maintaining client files.
    • Perform administrative tasks.
    • Assist clients with all necessary documentation for program services and access to appropriate public benefits and services.
    • Complete documentation of all meetings with and work related to clients thoroughly, accurately and in a timely fashion. Use appropriate forms, format procedures and policies as prescribed by the Program Manager. Complete case notes in multiple online databases. All client documentation will be filed in the appropriate client or program file.
    • Assist with interpreter and translation scheduling /coordinating. Serve as interpreter or translator or utilize interpreters or translators as appropriate.
    • Keep informed of staff communications, changes in RAIS policies, procedures, and new community resource info daily.
    • Answer telephones courteously; log referrals. Return phone and e-mail messages in a timely manner.
    • Assist in crisis intervention as necessary, obtaining police, medical, psychiatric, or other emergency services for client(s), as appropriate, and applying CPR techniques when appropriate.
    • Manage client confidentiality; handle sensitive personal information.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Education Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma/GED

    Minimum Experience Qualifications:

    • 6 months case management, direct service, or relevant experience

    Must have valid AK driver’s license and have own insured vehicle. Must be willing and able to transport clients in personal vehicle.

    WORK ENVIROMENT

    Physical demands: Work is performed in a standard indoor office environment. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Frequently sitting or standing at a desk for several hours at a time.

    Travel: Frequent travel within Anchorage is required. Rare travel to Wasilla office (15% or less).

    Location: Anchorage (4600 Debarr)

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $19.61 - $24.26 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Anchorage, AK 99508: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 15 Days Ago

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Legal Assistant (entry level) – Anchorage, AK
  • Alaska Immigration Law Center
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Submit Resume via email to: Asa@visamerica.com Salary/wage is dependent on experience (DOE) Job Type: · Full-time · In person · ON SITE in Anchorage, AK Number of hires for this role 1 Required Qualif...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Paralegal – Anchorage, AK
  • Alaska Immigration Law Center
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Submit Resume via email to: Asa@visamerica.com Salary/wage is dependent on experience (DOE) Job Type: · Full-time · In person · ON SITE in Anchorage, AK Number of hires for this role 1 Required Qualif...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Certified Medical Assistant
  • Denali Healthcare Specialist
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Established and rapidly growing medical practice seeks certified medical assistant to join its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Work Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday through Thursday). Job ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Immigration Staff Attorney
  • Alaska Institute for Justice
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • About Alaska Institute for Justice: Come join an exciting non-profit transforming lives, strengthening communities and protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. This is a full-time position based i...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Specialist
  • Norton Sound Health
  • Nome, AK FULL_TIME
  • Purpose of Position : Manage all of the electronic health record and billing activities related to the Laboratory Information System, to include but not limited to set up, updating and training of Lab...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Paralegal Jr
  • ATech Placement
  • Roseland, NJ
  • We are looking for a candidate who will support the Lead Immigration Specialists and participate in the delivery of qual...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Recruiter (FT) - Partially Remote
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord
  • Lebanon, NH
  • Overview Physician Recruiter - Partially Remote Dartmouth Health in New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Physician/Advan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Junior Cloud Engineer
  • Tech Consulting
  • New York, NY
  • Azure Engineer Are you seeking to grow and enhance your technical career to new heights, in a full-time, W-2 opportunity...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Global Mobility Specialist (R-10052041)
  • NXP Semiconductors
  • Austin, TX
  • Not seeking immigration specialists for this role. Immigration experience is not required for this role. Global Mobility...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Specialist
  • Alchemy Global Talent Solutions
  • Dallas, TX
  • Our client is looking to hire multiple experienced US Immigration Specialists in Dallas, TX, on a hybrid working structu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Specialist
  • Russell Tobin
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Job Overview: The Immigration Specialist is responsible for managing and facilitating th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Junior React Native Developer
  • Tech Consulting
  • New York, NY
  • Are you seeking to grow and enhance your technical career to new heights, in a full-time, W-2 opportunity? What if an or...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Interim Immigration Specialist
  • Vaco
  • We are working with a client in the Financial Service sector who is looking for an Immigration Specialist who will servi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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